New

SMT Manager

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Texas, Allen
Feb 20, 2026
Your Job Molex is seeking an Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) Manager to support our new facility in the Dallas, TX region (Allen, TX). The SMT Manager is responsible for SMT process development, NPI support, and massproduction process optimization. This includes SMT process setup, continuous improvement, onsite issue resolution, and crossfunctional technical support. Our Team Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical transmission solutions from components, modules to subsystems. Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in optical component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation. We provide cutting edge technology with optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing. What You Will Do Conduct the daily management for the SMT production line to align with business goal. Work closely with the R&D team and coordinate SMT internal resources to ensure smooth NPI introduction. Lead development of new processes and fixtures, and prepare technical documents such as PFMEA, FC, WI, and others. Conduct DFM reviews and follow up on corrective actions. Continuously optimize SMT processes for massproduction projects to improve quality, output, and stability. Resolve productionrelated process issues in a timely and effective manner. Analyze defective products and drive rootcause corrective actions. Provide coaching and onthejob training for new engineers and technicians. Support customer audits and technical discussions. Perform other duties assigned by management. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Associate's degree or higher in an engineering or science field Five (5) years or more SMT process experience, with expertise in dispensing/coating or SMT processes. Experience managing an SMT line in US and factory management. Experience with stencil design, common reflow and wave soldering processes, dispensing/coating processes, and process troubleshooting & improvement. Knowledge of IPC standards such as IC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, IPC-J-STD-033, etc. Experience in the electronics manufacturing industry What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science field Bilingual (English/Chinese) Knowledge of flip chip and underfill processes will be excellent. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).