Manufacturing Engineer Staff
Job Description:
Management Level Definition:
The NPI PCBA Manufacturing Engineer will perform DFM reviews and related NPI manufacturing engineering duties required for new product development with a focus on design-for-manufacturing (DFM) preparations, prototype build evaluation, tooling preparation, and other process preparations/improvements required for the release and volume ramp of highly complex PCBA s. The NPI mfg. engineer will serve as the primary mfg. engineering representative to NPI teams and will interface/coordinate with mfg. engineering and process experts in remote factory partner sites including both EMS and PCB suppliers.
What you'll do:
- Supports assigned NPI products as key DFM engineer responsible for PCBA manufacturability including compliance with EMS or other DFM guidelines in areas including SMT, BGA repair processes, wave solder, press fit, component package and new part qualification
- Works with signal integrity teams and PCB suppliers to develop PC board stack-ups
- Performs DFM reviews of new designs in execution with responsibility for resolving PCBA and PCB manufacturability issues
- Attends program teams, EMS partner reviews, DFM council or other meetings related to PCBA/PCB DFM issues
- Uses strong knowledge of interconnect, SMT, solder process/materials and new component packaging as it applies to PCBA manufacturing to improve designs for high yields and ease of assembly
- In coordination with factory teams, monitors or develops DOE s to identify and confirm process parameters related to PCBA
- Manages/leads specific mfg. technology related projects as required in collaboration with outside suppliers and internal subject matter experts
- Provides guidance/support to quality and sustaining mfg. engineering teams for critical quality or manufacturing problems on assigned products
What you need to bring:
- BSEE/BSME or higher degree with at least 7-10 years of electronics manufacturing experience
- Proven track record in supporting new product development teams as an NPI mfg. engineer with responsibility for complex PCBA and/or PCB manufacturability
- Prefer candidates with both OEM PCBA NPI development and EMS partner factory experience
- Prefer good/strong knowledge of PCB CAD design and fabrication processes including stack-up analysis and development and understanding of PCB fabrication challenges encountered with complex PCBA s associated with aspect ratios, padstacks, backdrills, and POFV technologies
- Requires solid knowledge of interconnect and electronic assembly applications and technologies including soldering, press fit, and rework with knowledge of IPC-A-610.
- Understanding of complex failure mechanisms in PCBA process and or PCB fabrication and knowledge of standard failure analysis techniques (SEM, EDX, X-section, Die and Pry, CSAM)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced growth environment
- Must have excellent English communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills with strong aptitude for teamwork
- Willingness to travel including domestic and international travel as necessary (estimated 5-10%)
Knowledge and Skills:
- Extensive experience with using engineering tools and software packages to test, design, and evaluate products and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Conducting reviews of material specifications and hardware and electrical component design and manufacturing processes.
- Evaluating forms of empirical analysis, modeling and testing methodologies to validate product designs and specifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Ability to effectively communicate manufacturing architectures, plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at senior management levels.
Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 5 more}
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