Sr. Engineer - Production

Position: PCBA Assembly Engineer/Sr. Engineer

Job Summary:

The PCBA Assembly Engineer is responsible for
overseeing and improving printed circuit board assembly processes within the
EMS environment. The role involves supporting production lines, optimizing assembly
processes, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with cross-functional
teams to ensure high-performance manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop
  and maintain PCBA assembly processes including SMT, through-hole, reflow
  soldering, wave soldering, AOI, X-ray, and conformal coating.
  
• Create
  and update manufacturing process documentation such as work instructions,
  assembly drawings, and process flow charts.
  
• Provide
  technical support to production teams on PCBA-related issues.
  
• Define
  and optimize process parameters to improve yields, reduce defects, and
  increase throughput.
  
• Participate
  in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure manufacturability
  and smooth ramp-up.
  
• Collaborate
  with design, quality, and test engineering teams to address DFM (Design
  for Manufacturing), DFT (Design for Test), and DFA (Design for Assembly)
  concerns.
  
• Evaluate
  and implement new tools, equipment, and technologies to improve efficiency
  and reduce costs.
  
• Conduct
  root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process
  deviations and quality issues.
  
• Ensure
  compliance with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001) and other
  regulatory requirements.
  
• Provide
  training and guidance to operators and technicians.
  
• Participate
  in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six
  Sigma, and Kaizen.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related
  field.
  
• 8-15 years of experience in PCBA manufacturing within an EMS environment.
  
• Hands-on
  experience with SMT assembly lines, soldering processes, and inspection
  systems (AOI, X-ray, ICT, FCT).
  
• Familiarity
  with IPC standards and ESD controls.
  
• Knowledge
  of process control tools such as SPC, FMEA, PFMEA, and DOE.
  
• Proficiency
  with CAD/CAM and manufacturing software tools (e.g., Valor, Altium, Mentor
  Graphics).
  
• Strong
  analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience
  with Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing systems.
  
• Certification
  in IPC-A-610 or IPC J-STD-001.
  
• Experience
  with ERP and MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Siemens).
  
• Lean
  Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.