Job DescriptionThe THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) program in Endicott, NY is looking for a Surface Mount Technology (SMT) process owner to oversee all aspects of the SMT line in the THAAD Space area. The SMT line has equipment that consists of solder paste printing, solder paste inspection, pick and place, reflow oven, and automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment. The optimal candidate will have experience with SMT equipment, a willingness and ability to learn, great attention to detail, and a drive for continuous improvement.
The primary focus for the process engineer will be ensuring the process is producing circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with minimal downtime to production. This includes but is not limited to, troubleshooting machine issues, monitoring process metrics using statistical process control (SPC) charts, and providing support to the SMT and AOI operators as needed. The process owner will also be responsible for creating new machine programs when required, owning tooling and fixtures needed across the line such as stencils, taking action and implementing improvements based on data, and supporting customer witnessing activities. The SMT process owner will work closely with the form and tin process owner, the SMT and AOI operators, as well as the area supervisor.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent on the job experience
- Prior SMT experience
- Great attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient with computers and MS Suite
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience developing and using Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor machine performance
- Experience maintaining and programming solder paste application, solder paste inspection, pick and place, reflow and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
