SMT Principal Engineer

About the role

Jabil is looking for a highly experienced SMT Principal Engineer to lead technical work on Surface Mount Technology manufacturing processes. The role provides subject-matter expertise for SMT assembly operations, driving process development, equipment optimization and continuous improvement, and supports new product introductions and manufacturing scalability. It is based in Richardson, Texas, with a Monday to Friday schedule (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST) and base salary plus bonus potential.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the SMT technical expert and lead process development, optimization and troubleshooting
• Lead equipment selection, programming, validation and process qualification
• Optimize machine performance, placement accuracy, cycle times and OEE
• Support NPI activities, including process development and line readiness
• Develop process controls using DOE, SPC, CPK analysis and Gage R&R studies
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, yield, productivity and cost
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations teams
• Mentor engineers and technicians on SMT best practices
• Support customer technical discussions and audits, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Maintain process documentation, work instructions and equipment standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years of SMT manufacturing and process engineering experience
• Extensive experience with SMT assembly equipment and automated electronics manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement and NPI support in high-volume production
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred
• Preferred: Master's degree, 12+ years of experience, Six Sigma certification, Minitab experience, IPC standards knowledge, and experience with global manufacturing operations

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of SMT processes, equipment and materials
• Strong proficiency with SMT placement equipment; Fuji Pick & Place experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI and SPI
• Statistical process control, DOE, process capability analysis and Lean/Six Sigma
• Root cause analysis and problem solving

What we offer

• Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision insurance with HRA/HSA options
• 401K match, employee stock purchase plan and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement, life, AD&D and disability insurance, commuter benefits and EAP
• Annual merit increases and community volunteer opportunities