SMT Process Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Junior
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
The PCBA Process Engineer develops and optimizes SMT processes, troubleshoots defects, supports NPI builds, maintains documentation, and leads improvement initiatives.
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Job Posting Start Date 05-08-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-24-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a PCBA Process Engineer located in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager the PCBA Process Engineer is in charge for process-engineering capabilities focused on cost, quality and delivery improvements in order to hold up a manufacturing organization.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Develop and optimize SMT processes including printing, placement, reflow, AOI/SPI.
  • Troubleshoot defects and lead root cause and corrective action activities.
  • Support NPI builds, DFM reviews, and process validation.
  • Maintain process documentation and establish process controls (SPC, DOE).
  • Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure stable line performance.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/6σ tools.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2–5 years SMT process engineering experience.
  • Knowledge of SMT equipment and IPC standards (IPC A 610, J STD 001).
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience with equipment such as ASM, DEK/MPM, BTU/Heller/Kurtz Ersa, Koh Young, Nordson.
  • Lean Six Sigma or IPC certification.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2-5 years SMT process engineering experience
  • Knowledge of SMT equipment and IPC standards (IPC A 610, J STD 001)
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
  • Experience with equipment such as ASM, DEK/MPM, BTU/Heller/Kurtz Ersa, Koh Young, Nordson
  • Lean Six Sigma or IPC certification

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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52,479 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

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