SMT Engineering Manager(A Group MLB PE 01 )-Houston,TX

Purpose of the position
Join our global engineering team as an **SMT Engineering Manager**, where you’ll drive manufacturing excellence for consumer electronics. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing **Surface Mount Technology** (SMT) processes, equipments, automation—bridging operations between the U.S. and China.
If you’re a technical leader passionate about smart manufacturing, process optimization, and cross-border collaboration, we’d love to connect!

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Lead SMT process development, line optimization and equipment management
2. Own end-to-end lifecycle management of SMT equipment, including planning, purchasing, installation, debugging, and preventive maintenance.
3. Drive continuous process optimization and yield improvements (Six Sigma, DOE, SPC) across SMT lines.
4. Spearhead automation, smart manufacturing, and digital factory initiatives (Industry 4.0, IoT integration).
5. Manage and mentor a high-performing engineering team collaborating with global partners to deliver against KPIs.
6. Serve as a key technical liaison with cross-functional teams and customers.

Education and work experience
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or above

Work Experience:
1. 5+ years in SMT/electronics manufacturing (consumer electronics preferred).
2. 3+ years leading engineering teams with a track record of hitting KPIs.
3. Hands-on expertise in SMT processes, automation and equipment (e.g. pick-and-place, reflow, SPI/AOI).

Working conditions

• Join a high-growth, innovation-driven team shaping next-gen consumer electronics
• Work at the intersection of engineering, automation and global operations
• Collaborate with top-tier teams in the U.S. and China.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities