Automation Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

Overview
Foxlink Group is a multinational company headquartered in Taiwan, with manufacturing facilities across various Asian countries. Foxlink is expanding its business by launching a new manufacturing facility in Dallas Texas. This factory will produce SMT (Surface‐Mount Technology) electronic products. We are an essential business supporting a wide range of products in many different industries and developing the newest technology to support communications devices, computers and consumer electronics. We are looking for passionate, hands-on engineers to help us build it from the ground up. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex problems, and want to shape the future of electronics production, we want to meet you.

Open Roles & Responsibilities

1) Equipment Engineer

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM) plans across the entire SMT production line, including solder paste printers, placement machines, reflow ovens, AOI, SPI, and other related equipment.
• Perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to quickly identify and resolve complex equipment failures and minimize production downtime.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap rate, downtime, and cycle time, to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Train operators and technicians on proper equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Create and manage spare parts and tooling inventory to ensure equipment availability and minimize production interruptions.

2) Automation Engineer

• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of automation equipment projects, including equipment debugging, validation, and acceptance processes.
• Perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews for non-standard automation equipment and follow up on equipment buy-off activities to ensure project requirements are met.
• Support automation equipment installation, troubleshooting, downtime reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and reliability.
• Introduce automation solutions to achieve cost reduction and productivity improvement goals, including reducing direct labor requirements on production lines.
• Develop, improve, and standardize procedures for automation project implementation to ensure consistent execution and successful project delivery.

3) Packaging Technnology Engineer

• Evaluate and implement packaging design solutions to meet product requirements, manufacturing needs, and cost objectives.
• Create, build, and validate engineering samples to support product development and packaging design verification.
• Conduct product reliability validation and Failure Analysis/Corrective Action (FACA) activities to identify issues and implement improvements.
• Prepare, maintain, and release system documentation for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Mass Production (MP) phases, including engineering and process documents.
• Develop and manage packaging Bill of Materials (BOM) and Design of Experiments (DOE) plans to optimize packaging performance and manufacturing processes.

4) Electronics Engineer

• Support SMT/PCBA production line electrical and electronic engineering activities, including equipment setup, testing, troubleshooting, and production readiness for new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations for electronic assemblies, test fixtures, functional test equipment, and production-related electrical issues to improve product quality and reliability.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documentation, including SOPs, test procedures, troubleshooting guides, maintenance records, and equipment validation reports.
• Collaborate with TE, PE, IE, Quality, Manufacturing, and equipment vendors to resolve production issues, improve yield, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support equipment installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, calibration, preventive maintenance, and engineering change implementation for New Product Introduction (NPI) and mass production.

4) Industrial Engineer

• Develop and optimize production line layouts, process flows, manpower allocation, and workstation designs to improve manufacturing efficiency and support production ramp-up.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, line balancing, bottleneck analysis, and standard labor-hour calculations for SMT/PCBA and related manufacturing processes.
• Establish and maintain Industrial Engineering (IE) documentation, including standard work instructions, production routing, UPH/UPPH analysis, manpower planning, layout drawings, and continuous improvement reports.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Equipment teams to improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize material flow, and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Support factory layout planning, equipment installation planning, production readiness reviews, process improvement initiatives, and cost reduction projects.

5) Testing Enigneer

• Develop, support, and maintain test processes, test fixtures, functional test equipment, and production test systems for SMT/PCBA manufacturing operations.
• Perform test failure analysis, troubleshooting, root cause investigation, and corrective actions to address product testing issues, equipment failures, and production line abnormalities.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), test program validation, equipment setup, FAT/SAT, commissioning, calibration, and production ramp-up activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, PE, EE, and equipment vendors to improve test yield, reduce false failures, optimize test cycle time, and ensure stable production performance.
• Develop and maintain test engineering documentation, including test procedures, troubleshooting guides, validation reports, maintenance records, and production support SOPs.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, equipment, process improvement, or related industrial environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to read and understand engineering documents, technical drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), production ramp-up, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, equipment operation, testing, quality requirements, and production support activities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and external vendors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect data, identify improvement opportunities, and drive solutions.
• Willing to work assigned shifts, including evening or night shifts, as required by business needs.

How to Apply
Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter to chloe_cheng@foxlink.com with the subject line: Engineering Role Application. Please specify which engineering position you are interested in applying for

Location:

Alliance Gateway Fwy Forth Worth, TX 76177

Foxlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal or Texas law. This position requires U.S. work authorization; we do not sponsor employment visas. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job posting creates a contract of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Chinese (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Worth, TX 76177 (Required)

Work Location: In person