Surface Mount Technology Engineer

HOW YOU WILL OUTSHINE :

• Demonstrating solid organization skills
• Being attentive to every detail
• Exercising critical thinking
• Solving problems
• Working well independently and with a team

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING :

Supporting the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production lines for Flexible, Metal and Printed Circuit Board products. Creating a smooth transition for new models from SMT Engineering to SMT Production Technicians by :

• Supporting the full product life cycle by performing cost estimation for new business, developing, and setting up all machines, fixtures, documents and procedures needed to create a stable SMT assembly process with strong capability.
• Continuously rotate the PDCA cycle to achieve customer satisfaction of delivering a quality part at a competitive price on a timely basis.
• Ensuring high quality by using external and internal drawings and BOM's for Printed Circuit Board to confirm customer requirements.
• Implementing and leading multiple projects for new model development and improvement projects.
• Attaining competitiveness while developing a quality product by reviewing new model development drawings, theorizing improvement ideas, developing cost estimations, and addressing quality concerns.
• Providing Engineering support and excellent customer service to Electronics Manufacturing, Sales and Purchasing.
• Ensuring all documentation meets ISO requirements.

All levels are responsible for the above tasks, but there are different guidelines for each :

Engineer I

• Can perform these tasks with assistance of higher-level engineers or management.
• Focus is on learning and developing these skills.
• Projects are assigned with schedules coming from management.

Engineer II

• Controls all aspects of job duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Is developing into an expert of all job duties and begins to lead development.t
• Projects and schedules are self-initiated and reported to management.

Engineer III

• Directs high level engineering duties with high level of customer satisfaction.
• Has developed a mastery of all skills and job duties.
• Begins developing and training lower-level engineers.
• May be responsible for managing design approvals and day-to-day tasks for Level I and II Engineers.

Senior Engineer

• Directs high level engineering duties with high level of customer satisfaction.
• Has developed a mastery of all skills and job duties.
• Secondary responsibility of developing and training lower-level engineers.
• Responsible for managing design approvals and day-to-day tasks for subordinates.

HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED :

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Sign-on bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY :

Engineering Levels are based on individual knowledge, skills abilities and may include items not listed :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Related Field OR
• 2 Year Degree + 2 Years OJT in Technical Field OR
• 4+ Years OJT working in Technical Field

Engineer l : 0 to 2+ years OJT knowledge & skill

Engineer II : 3 to 6+ OJT knowledge & skill

Engineer III : 4 to 7+ OJT knowledge & skill, with leadership potential

Senior Engineer : 8+ OJT knowledge & skill, with demonstrated leadership skills

• Full understanding of SMT Reflow Soldering process including Paste Printing, Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), Pick and Place, Reflow, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and equipment / software support systems.
• Strong background in process traceability using barcodes to control line setup and track product and components through the entire process.

Familiarity with Direct Part Marking (DPM) using Lasers for Printed & Flexible Circuit Boards.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Project & PowerPoint being able to use pre-existing document templates as well as create new ones from scratch.
• Knowledge of AC / DC electronics and ability to use benchtop power supplies, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc. and ability to read and trace circuit schematics.
• Lean Manufacturing Training
• Experience with PCB CAD / CAM software (Altium, OrCad, etc.) and data formats (Gerber, ODB++) 2D / 3D CAD Software (CATIA, Autodesk Inventor / AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc.)

These qualifications are preferred but not necessary for you to get started :

Soldering Experience Preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• General Office Environment 4 hours per day.
• Manufacturing Environment (Cleanroom) 3 hours per day. (Requires changing of smock & footwear when entering Office or Cleanroom)
• Warehouse / Forklift (uncrating / installing / moving equipment) 5 10 days per year
• Lifting up to lift 40 lbs.
• Approximately 2 hours per day bending
• Using pallet jack, carts and racks for moving and storing equipment & fixtures
• Occasional overnight travel may be required to perform essential functions at remote locations or receive training.
• Required to work overtime (unplanned and unscheduled) to meet customer deadlines and requirements.

HAZARDS :

While performing the job the position is frequently exposed to moving or mechanical parts, chemicals, elevated thermal conditions with moderate noise levels with specific areas required to wear hearing protection.