Req ID: 127806
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
State/Province: Chonburi
City: Laem Chabang
Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced SMT Manufacturing Engineer to lead and optimize our surface mount technology operations. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of hands-on expertise in high-volume electronics manufacturing, with a deep understanding of SMT processes, equipment, and quality systems. This role is critical in driving continuous improvement, ensuring process stability, and supporting new product introductions (NPI).
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Support the company technology roadmaps and be up to date with the latest SMT industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Lead the introduction, development, qualification and optimization of new products, equipment, processes and materials in SMT manufacturing.
- Initiate new equipment evaluation, specification, selection and qualification (e.g., pick-and-place, reflow ovens, Plasma, AOI, SPI,…etc).
- Lead new processes evaluation and characterization through comprehensive Design of Experiments.
- Drive process improvements using Lean-Six-Sigma, statistical process control (SPC) and best known methodologies.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFMEAs, work instructions, and control plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and new products introduction, development and flawless launch.
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and ISO quality systems.
- Support audits, customer visits, and technical reviews.
- Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Proven expertise in SMT processes development and troubleshooting, (e.g. paste printing, pick and place, automated inspection, wave soldering…etc)
- Familiarity with industry-standard equipment (e.g., Fuji, ASM, DEK, Vitronics, Koh Young).
- Strong knowledge of quality tools (DOE, FMEA, 8D, SPC).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Preferred Certifications
- IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 Certification
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
- SMTA Process Engineer Certification
Typical Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in SMT manufacturing engineering within a high-volume electronics environment.
Typical Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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