SMT Process Engineer
Company: Futaba Career Openings
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Position Summary:
The SMT Process Engineer is a part of the Process Engineering team
at Huntsville Factory. This position is responsible for setting up
and optimization for FR-4, flex and rigid flex assemblies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design and validate solder
paste stencils (aperture strategy, step-downs/ups, coatings) to
achieve first-pass yield targets. Develop and maintain process
documentation: print parameters, placement programs, reflow
recipes, AOI criteria, work instructions. Lead DFM/DFX reviews with
customers on flex stack-ups, stiffeners, coverlay, PSA details, and
bend radii. Troubleshoot defects (tombstoning, HIP, voiding,
opens/shorts, pad cratering) using SPC and DOE. Support NPI, ECNs,
and transfers; mentor operators/techs; partner with QA on control
plans and PPAPs. Experience and Educational Requirements: A BS
degree in Engineering preferred or 5 years SMT process engineering
in EMS/ODM/OEM environment. Proven stencil design ownership (Gerber
review, aperture reductions, step stencils). Hands-on experience
with flex/rigid-flex builds (coverlay, stiffeners, connectors, bend
rules). Strong reflow profiling skills for polyimide/flex
assemblies. Proficiency with at least one in each area: Printers
(MPM), Placers (Panasonic), Inspection (Omron), CAD/DFM
(Altium/Allegro CAM350/Valor). Nice to Have: Experience with
nano-coatings, step stencils, fine pitch (=0.4 mm BGA/WLCSP).
Voiding control for QFN thermal pads on flex or hybrid substrates.
IPC-A-610 / IPC-6013 familiarity; IATF 16949 / AS9100 exposure.
Conformal coat/mask design for flexing zones. Minimum Skills,
Knowledge & Ability Requirements: Communication skills: Ability to
read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental
regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals. Further, ability to effectively present
information and respond to questions from groups of managers and
customers. Advanced math skills: Ability to work with mathematical
concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability
to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and
proportions to practical situations. Reasoning ability: Solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a
variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or
schedule form. Ability to work well in a team environment. Work
Environment: The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an associate encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions: The noise level in the work
environment is generally moderate. Physical & Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions: Sedentary physical activity requires reaching,
lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions,
talking and hearing. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or
crawling. 20% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.
Required to stand, walk (or otherwise being mobile). Employee must
be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Visual requirements are
for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision
depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requirements:
Keywords: Futaba Career Openings, Birmingham , SMT Process Engineer, Engineering , Huntsville, Alabama
