SMA Team Lead

Ericsson
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Lewisville
Jul 22, 2025
Join our Team Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, L-1 and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position. About this opportunity: To scale our operations and meet the demands of our customers, the Ericsson US 5G Smart Factory is hiring additional Team Leads for our Surface Mount Assembly (SMA) Lines. The SMA Team Lead will motivate their team, drive production, be organized, and promote safety to produce some of the most sophisticated circuit boards on the planet. These boards will then be used in the equipment that makes the 5G connection on your phone possible. The chosen candidate must be comfortable with both high volume production and new product introduction. What you will do: Develop understanding of and ability to complete daily and weekly production plan to achieve output goals Ensure operator adherence to working times, quality standards, and work instructions for both assembly- and test-related operations Understand assembly operations and processes to enable proper assignment of resources and troubleshooting of line-level issues Initiate daily production in collaboration with Supervisor including actions such as dispatching production orders and ordering components Mentor and motivate members of the team Encourage safe working practices and enforce safety procedures and use of PPE Identify and raise safety issues and incidents to Supervisors in a timely manner The skills you bring: High School Diploma or equivalent required Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others Experience in a SMT/SMA production environment Previous leadership and/or people management experience What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. Primary country and city: United States (US) \|\| Lewisville (TX) Job details: HW Assembly and Test Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals. Your Pay The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply. Your Health Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents. Your Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson matches $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan. Your Time Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay. Additional Benefits Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.