Sr Director, Operations (SMT)
Core
Lead strategy and execution of SMT process engineering and manufacturing technology roadmap for high-volume production, driving robust, scalable processes and industrializing improvements across multiple SMT lines.
Role type
Sr Director, Operations (SMT)
Builds
High-volume SMT production lines and liquid cooling solutions
Domain
Electronics manufacturing (PCBA) / Semiconductor assembly
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SMT process engineering, line/equipment strategy, process windows, NPI-HVM qualification, DFM/DFA, PFMEA, control plans, site qualification, thermal integration, liquid cooling, defect reduction, root cause analysis, team leadership, project management
Preferred skills
MBA, experience with high-density BGAs/ASIC/CPU/GPU assemblies
Technologies
SMT equipment, liquid cooling systems, PFMEA tools, control plan software
Responsibilities
Lead deployment and standardization of SMT process engineering methods; Drive process development from NPI to high-volume production; Define and own standard work for SMT; Ensure projects deliver to scope, schedule, and budget; Lead, coach, and develop a senior engineering team; Partner with Design/BU teams on DFM/DFA; Build and scale the organization for SMT industrialization projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
