Process Engineer

Fabrinet West

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-5 years of hands-on process engineering experience in PCBA assembly.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Experience in SMT, PTH, Mechanical assembly, and system builds.
  • Familiar with PCB laminates, lead-free soldering, and cleaning processes.
  • Knowledge in statistical methods for process evaluation and problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • Create programs to support production reporting and manufacturing process instructions.
  • Design and optimize manufacturing flow, driving preparation of process and assembly instructions.
  • Enhance yield and quality through improved process efficiency and reduced scrap and cycle time.
  • Ensure customer expectations are understood and actions are driven to meet them.
  • Make quick decisions to support sample turnaround efforts.
  • Collaborate with site teams on supply chain procurement for engineering builds.
  • Prepare and publish DFX reports, along with yield reports and analysis.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
  • Involvement in innovative manufacturing processes.
  • Exposure to advanced statistical analysis and manufacturing methodologies.
Full Job Description
PURPOSE:

Responsible for continuous improvement activities under instructions to support manufacturing process, technique, and methodology. As improvement in manufacturing systems by using statistical analysis and other analytical tools to maximize production efficiency. Support the organizational goals in achieving total customer satisfaction. Support the Lean Manufacturing

Implementations.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES / DUTIES:
  1. Creates program to support the production report, Provides process instruction for manufacturing.
  2. Design and optimize manufacturing flow - responsible for driving / prepare manufacturing instructions (process, assembly, rework)
  3. Improve yield and quality by process efficiency, less scrap and cycle time. Set Head Count Requirements - Responsible for Process quality and drive continuous process improvements to achieve Quality by Process & Not by Inspection
  4. Knows your customer's expectations and drive action to meet them
  5. Makes decisions to support quick turn around on sample
  6. Works closely with the site to coordinate supply chain procurement activities in support of engineering builds.
  7. Prepare / Publishes and reviews DFX reports with key customer representatives, including all issues found and resolved during developments, as well as yield reports and analysis.
  8. Transfers new products, process, tooling, equipment and technology to/from other sites.
  9. Maintain Process Development schedule - tracking all the activities leading to product Processes introduction.
  10. Able to Works independently on a variety of problems of moderate scope. Exercises judgment within established procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  11. Regularly interacts with peers in own area and in related functions, as well as with immediate management.
  12. Receives objectives and sets goals to achieve them.


PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: (include experience required with specific software applications, equipment, or specific certifications and education requirements such as MSME, MSEE, APICS, etc)

1-5 years of hands-on process engineering experience for the PCBA assembly environment.

PREFERRED Qualifications (nice to have skills):
  1. Experienced & have in-depth knowledge in SMT, PTH, Mechanical assembly / System build. Experienced in writing the work / Process instructions
  2. Knowledgeable in various PCB laminates and processing, lead free soldering, Cleaning processes, Conformal coating & Robotic dispensing is a Plus
  3. Experience in solder printer, SPI, AOI, AXI, wave soldering and BGA rework machines preferred
  4. Knowledgeable with soldering materials, soldering process, temperature profiling and process debug for soldering issues on PCBA & with IPC and J-STD which related with PCBA, soldering and test
  5. Familiar with statistical methods (SPC, GRR, DOE) for problem solving and process capability evaluation
  6. Experience in Equipment qualification and Process Validation (IQ, PQ,OQ).
  7. Experience in PPAP requirements is a Plus
  8. Experience in working with component suppliers for root cause analysis is a Plus
  9. Team player, hands-on attitude self-motivated ability to work with little supervision
  10. Generally, executes responsibilities independently, receiving some guidance on new specific work projects
  11. Excellent math, verbal, computer, troubleshooting, problem solving analytical skills in Electronics MFG environment is a plus
  12. Familiar with Lean Manufacturing implementation and Green/Black Belt is a plus

Education or Training: BS/MS degree for Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

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