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Business Unit: Level Measurement Solutions

Posting Date: Jul 31, 2026

Position Summary

The SMT Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient production. This role focuses on improving equipment performance, reducing defects, increasing yield, and supporting new product introductions (NPI).

This role ensures that all processes meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards, with a strong focus on ISO 9001 compliance, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer plays a key role in process validation, documentation, and sustaining engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and optimize SMT manufacturing processes, including solder paste printing, pick-and-place operations, reflow soldering, and inspection systems.
- Support thetransfer of manufacturing processesfrom U.S.



operations to Actual Laredo, ensuring production readiness and process stability.
- Maintain and develop test equipment for PCBA based on LabView technology.
- Develop, document, and optimizePCBA assembly process, including material flow, workstation layout, and tooling requirements.
- Lead and supportcontinuous improvement initiativesusing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Poka Yoke methodologies.
- Collaborate with product engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve process-related issues and implement best practices.
- Participate inroot cause analysisand implementcorrective/preventive actions (CAPA)for process deviations or inefficiencies.
- Support the introduction of new products (NPI) by defining process flows, work instructions, and validation plans.
- Ensure compliance withISO 9001,IPC-A-610, andJ-STD-001standard

📌 SMT Process Engineer (Nuevo Laredo)
🏢 Ametek
📍 Nuevo Laredo