Process Engineer - Smt

Eflexes

Shannon, Clare

We are currently recruiting an experienced Process Engineer for long established multinational client in Shannon area. This role requires an individual with strong technical engineering experience in electronics, this person should be fully conversant with all aspects of PCBA manufacturing, including PCBA assembly and test processes. Extensive experience working on electronic products through the whole product life cycle, from design through prototyping to mass production. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organisation, negotiation, and project management skills to be successful in this role. Key Responsibilities: ¿ Responsible for all aspects of PCBA & Box Builds for assigned products in a NPI environment within a cross-functional team, from interacting with design team to managing prototype manufacturing (PCBA and mechanical), preparing Manufacturing Instructions, coordinating pilot runs, solving BOM, component and manufacturing issues, writing DFX reports and transferring products to manufacturing. ¿ Prepare and determine manufacturing costs for inclusion in costs sheets. ¿ Working with the design and external manufacturing partners to ensure that PCBA designs can be manufactured and tested at a competitive cost. ¿ Evaluate, justify, and facilitate procurement of equipment, tooling, and materials, development, and introduction of new processes as applicable to Print Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing, define requirements and specifications for equipment. ¿ Process setup and programing SMT lines including: Screen printer, pick and place machine, reflow ovens, AOI & solder wave. ¿ Determine & drive to completion all manufacturing changes that improve quality, lead time, cost, etc. ¿ Hands on experience in managing and resolving different issues across all processes related to PCBA manufacturing. ¿ Identify, establish, and maintain strategic relationships within the industry for developing working relationships with equipment manufacturers and representatives to limit production delays associated with equipment failures and minimize downtime through maintenance support and response time. Job requirements: ¿ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering related discipline. ¿ In-depth knowledge of SMT and through-hole manufacturing. ¿ 5 or more years’ experience in a PCBA manufacturing, ideally includes some experience in EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services. ¿ Understanding of gerber files and electronic circuit analysis. ¿ Some knowledge of AOI, X-Ray, Flying Probe, ICT, Functional Test, Hipot, Burn-in, etc. ¿ Medical & automotive device standards ISO 13485 & TS 16949, ISO 9000, ¿ Six Sigma green belt, IPC-610 workmanship standards, FMEA, Gauge R&R & DOE’s. ¿ DFM / DFT, Lean Manufacturing, BOM management & ECN process. ¿ Ability to read basic schematics, skilled in the use of standard debug tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes and network analyser. ¿ Knowledge of component specifications and ability to interpret supplier data sheets. ¿ Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization. ¿ Demonstrated experience working in cross functional teams. ¿ Ability to meet deadlines and act with integrity always. ¿ This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2584 days ago