Manager – Engineering (SMT & Backend Equipment

Manager – Engineering (SMT & Backend Equipment)

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Specification & Procurement Support:

• Define detailed technical specifications for all new SMT and backend equipment (e.g., printers, mounters, reflow ovens, AOI, SPI, ICT, FCT, wave soldering, conveyors, etc.).
• Support sourcing and procurement teams in evaluating equipment vendors and technical bids.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Assess the need for equipment upgrades or replacements and recommend appropriate actions.

Line Configuration & Programming:

• Lead the setup, configuration, and reconfiguration of SMT lines to match changing product and volume requirements.
• Program pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, SPI, and other related equipment.
• Optimize line balancing, throughput, and utilization through technical tuning.

Maintenance & Uptime Management:

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for SMT and backend equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for breakdowns or yield issues.
• Coordinate with vendors for AMC, spare parts, and technical support when needed.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and optimization of SMT equipment to ensure uninterrupted production and high-quality output.
• Coordinate and plan maintenance activities, including routine inspections, repairs, and upgrades, to minimize disruption to production

Process Engineering & Optimization:

• Work with process and quality teams to drive yield improvement, defect reduction, and equipment efficiency.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) by ensuring fast and robust equipment setup and validation.
• Analyze production data to improve technical performance and reduce downtime.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain detailed documentation of machine configurations, maintenance logs, changeovers, and process parameters.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and equipment operational guidelines.
• Establish and document maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices.
• Prepare and present reports on dept KPI’s, and improvement initiatives to senior management.

Team management & Skill development:

• Identify training needs and provide ongoing training to technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Lead the team to achieve performance index on capacity, Yield, quality and cost.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical preferred).
• Certifications or training in SMT programming, IPC standards, or equipment-specific OEM training is a plus.

Experience:

• 6–10 years of experience in

  SMT and backend equipment engineering

   within an EMS or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in machine programming (Fuji specifically) and maintenance.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of SMT equipment and backend processes.
• Proficient in interpreting machine manuals, electrical schematics, and software interfaces.
• Troubleshooting, data analysis, and process improvement skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to lead on-ground technical teams.

Compensation open