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Process Engineer - SMT

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In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
Mid level
In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
Mid level
Drive continuous improvement and optimize SMT and PCBA manufacturing processes, including production flow, instructions, yield, quality, scrap, cycle time, tooling, equipment, and process validation. Prepare DFX and yield reports, support engineering builds and supply chain coordination, transfer processes across sites, and manage process introduction schedules. Apply statistical analysis, Lean Manufacturing, soldering expertise, and problem-solving methods to improve manufacturing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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PURPOSE:

Responsible for continuous improvement activities under instructions to support manufacturing process, technique, and methodology. As improvement in manufacturing systems by using statistical analysis and other analytical tools to maximize production efficiency. Support the organizational goals in achieving total customer satisfaction. Support the Lean Manufacturing

Implementations.


PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES / DUTIES:

  1. Creates program to support the production report, Provides process instruction for manufacturing.
  2. Design and optimize manufacturing flow - responsible for driving / prepare manufacturing instructions (process, assembly, rework)
  3. Improve yield and quality by process efficiency, less scrap and cycle time. Set Head Count Requirements - Responsible for Process quality and drive continuous process improvements to achieve Quality by Process & Not by Inspection
  4. Knows your customer's expectations and drive action to meet them
  5. Makes decisions to support quick turn around on sample
  6. Works closely with the site to coordinate supply chain procurement activities in support of engineering builds.
  7. Prepare / Publishes and reviews DFX reports with key customer representatives, including all issues found and resolved during developments, as well as yield reports and analysis.
  8. Transfers new products, process, tooling, equipment and technology to/from other sites.
  9. Maintain Process Development schedule - tracking all the activities leading to product Processes introduction.
  10. Able to Works independently on a variety of problems of moderate scope. Exercises judgment within established procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  11. Regularly interacts with peers in own area and in related functions, as well as with immediate management.
  12. Receives objectives and sets goals to achieve them.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: (include experience required with specific software applications, equipment, or specific certifications and education requirements such as MSME, MSEE, APICS, etc)

1-5 years of hands-on process engineering experience for the PCBA assembly environment.


PREFERRED Qualifications (nice to have skills):

  1. Experienced & have in-depth knowledge in SMT, PTH, Mechanical assembly / System build. Experienced in writing the work / Process instructions
  2. Knowledgeable in various PCB laminates and processing, lead free soldering, Cleaning processes, Conformal coating & Robotic dispensing is a Plus
  3. Experience in solder printer, SPI, AOI, AXI, wave soldering and BGA rework machines preferred
  4. Knowledgeable with soldering materials, soldering process, temperature profiling and process debug for soldering issues on PCBA & with IPC and J-STD which related with PCBA, soldering and test
  5. Familiar with statistical methods (SPC, GRR, DOE) for problem solving and process capability evaluation
  6. Experience in Equipment qualification and Process Validation (IQ, PQ,OQ).
  7. Experience in PPAP requirements is a Plus
  8. Experience in working with component suppliers for root cause analysis is a Plus
  9. Team player, hands-on attitude self-motivated ability to work with little supervision
  10. Generally, executes responsibilities independently, receiving some guidance on new specific work projects
  11. Excellent math, verbal, computer, troubleshooting, problem solving analytical skills in Electronics MFG environment is a plus
  12. Familiar with Lean Manufacturing implementation and Green/Black Belt is a plus

Education or Training: BS/MS degree for Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.

FabrinetWest including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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