Advanced PE SMT Process Engineer

Astemo Ltd

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in SMT engineering, preferably in automotive/manufacturing environments.
  • BS degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with effective time management.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and develop new SMT processes.
  • Drive cost and efficiency improvements at manufacturing sites.
  • Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Prepare quotations for equipment and standard times for new business opportunities.
  • Develop robust manufacturing processes for new component types.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering to establish Value Engineering/Validation standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative SMT projects.
  • Collaborative work with diverse cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for professional development through training and travel opportunities.
  • Contribute to zero-defect product launches across multiple manufacturing sites.
Full Job Description
Job Family:

Engineering

Job Description:

Summary:

Team: Corporate Advanced Production Engineering

Supporting: All SDV Business Unit Americas Region manufacturing sites..

Primary responsibilities include investigating and developing new SMT processes, driving cost and efficiency improvements, and supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment at manufacturing sites. The role works closely with site Process Engineering (PE) teams and Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) to ensure a smooth, zero-defect (0 PPM) product launch.

Secondary responsibilities include preparing equipment and standard time (ST) quotations for new business opportunities, developing robust manufacturing processes for new component types, and collaborating with Design Engineering (DE) to establish and maintain process Value Engineering/Validation (VEC) standards for both current and future products.

Qualifications:

Required:
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Possess strong initiative to complete project tasks on-time and in-budget.
  • Possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams.
  • Possess strong time management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to manage projects in a team environment.

Beneficial:
  • SolidWorks 3-D CAD modeling (or other CAD systems) experience
  • Programming capability (PLC/GLC, C++, VB, SQL, etc.)
  • Experience with all Surface Mount Technology processes (solder printing, component mounting, adhesive, reflow, AOI and SPI)
  • Vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
  • Experience with Process Design
  • Experience with robotic applications


Education: BS degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or other engineering technology.

Experience: 5+ years of SMT engineering experience in automotive/manufacturing environment

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Working conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Travel: Travel for training and to support machine design and validation, customer/supplier/group company support, etc. will vary but should be < 30%

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