SMT Process Engineer

Req ID: 142062

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Plano

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering

Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing

SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-PRM

Job Level: Level 08

IC/MGR: Individual Contributor

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The SMT Process Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, deploying and optimizing processes for manufacturing to achieve quality cost and delivery goals for Celestica and its customers products.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Role & Responsibilities:

  Production Line Architecture & CAPEX Engineering

  • SMT Line Configuration & Capital Planning: Specify, configure, and lay out new turnkey SMT production lines and evaluate associated capital expenditures (CAPEX); and select and integrate all necessary process machinery to satisfy customer technical specifications, quality requirements, and volume demand.

  New Product Introduction (NPI) & Program Development

  • Customer Data Processing & Programming: Translate customer CAD and Gerber design data into machine-readable assembly and placement programs for New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • Full-Line SMT Program Generation: Generate, test, and validate machine recipes and programs across the complete Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production line, covering:
    • Screen Printers
    • Solder Paste Inspection (SPI)
    • High-Speed Pick-and-Place (Placement) machines
    • Thermal Reflow Ovens
    • Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

  Equipment Engineering, Calibration & Vision Systems

  • Machine Alignment & Vision Setup: Configure, teach, and calibrate optical vision systems and PCB fiducial recognition parameters for precise board alignment.
  • Tooling Selection & Calibration: Select nozzles based on component packaging specifications and calibrate vacuum sensors to maintain placement accuracy.

  Process Engineering, Stencil Design & Thermal Profiling

  • Stencil Tooling Design: Design and specify screen printing stencils to control solder paste deposit geometry, aperture dimensions, and paste release efficiency.
  • Thermal Profile Engineering: Design, analyze, and manage thermal temperature profiles for multi-zone reflow ovens to ensure proper solder alloy reflow and metallurgical joint integrity.

  Line Balancing, Library Management & Optimization

  • Component Library Creation: Develop, update, and manage component footprint libraries and package definitions in accordance with assembly requirements.
  • Line Balancing & CPH Optimization: Configure feeder mapping, optimize component pickup/placement sequences, and balance line workflows to maximize throughput and Components Per Hour (CPH) while minimizing cycle times.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Standards, Qualifications & Technical Platforms

• Industry Experience: Over 5+ years of professional engineering experience within Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing environments.
• Quality & Workmanship Standards: Applied practical knowledge and enforcement of IPC-A-610 acceptability criteria for electronic assemblies.
• Hands-on OEM Platforms & Tooling:
  • Screen Printing: DEK
  • Inspection (SPI & AOI): Koh Young
  • Component Placement: Fuji (AIMEX III / AIMEX III-R)
  • Thermal Reflow: BTU International

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 5+ years of related experience in similar job roles

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.