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SMT Process Engineer

PEAK Technical Services Inc.

Houston, TX 77064 • $80,000 to $90,000 / yr • 10/28/2026

Job Description

Job Description
We are looking for aSMT Process Engineer to join our manufacturing engineering team and support the development, improvement, and production of electronic circuit board assemblies.

You will receive hands-on exposure to Surface Mount Technology (SMT), PCBA manufacturing, new product introduction, production equipment, quality, and process improvement while working alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing teams.

What You’ll Do:
  • Support the setup, development, and optimization of SMT manufacturing processes.
  • Learn and support the operation of SMT processes including:
    • Solder paste printing
    • Pick-and-place component placement
    • Reflow soldering
    • SPI/AOI inspection
  • Assist with troubleshooting common manufacturing issues such as solder bridging, tombstoning, insufficient solder, component placement issues, and solder voiding.
  • Collect and analyze production data to identify opportunities to improve yield, quality, throughput, and process stability.
  • Assist experienced engineers with root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • 1–5 years of engineering or manufacturing experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB/PCBA, SMT, automation, or manufacturing processes is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing and engineering principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Interest in learning SMT equipment and electronics manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to analyze data and identify process improvement opportunities.