Plexus Corporation

Process Engineer Staff - Regional Hand Solder & Rework SME

Plexus Corporation • $97K — $162K *
Appleton, WI 54915In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of related experience preferred, or equivalent education/experience.
  • Subject Matter Expert in Hand Solder & Rework of PCBA's.
  • Knowledge of IPC-7711/7721, IPC J-STD-001, & IPC-A-610 standards.
  • Experience with leaded and lead-free alloys, IMC layer growth, and flux chemistry.
  • Proficiency in manual reworking of SMT & PTH with complex components.
  • Familiarity with semi-automated, robotic, & laser soldering processes and equipment.
  • Intermediate computer skills and strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a go-to technical specialist, leader, and mentor within manufacturing.
  • Provide technical guidance and training as a project team lead for manufacturing processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement activities related to engineering and project tools.
  • Drive customer service leadership in technical project discussions and proposals.
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget to ensure technical success on projects.

Benefits

  • Leadership development opportunities.
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technology for process improvement.
  • Engagement in innovative projects that enhance career growth.
Full Job Description
Purpose Statement: The process engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves offering guidance on best practices and equipment, optimizing production for efficiency and quality, training various teams, and supporting ongoing production activities. They also ensure the manufacturability of new products while adhering to standards and lead new product introduction processes.

Key Job Accountabilities:
  • Regarded as a "go to" technical specialist, leader and mentor within their Manufacturing discipline; and/or regarded as a cross-discipline leader and mentor for product / process development, process improvement or troubleshooting within site/ region, as it applies to their role.
  • Serves as a technical and/or project team lead providing technical guidance/ training, controlling scope, schedule, budget and ensuring overall technical success on small to mid-size Plexus Manufacturing Processes, as it applies to their role.
  • Leads continuous improvement activities associated with their engineering discipline and/or project-level tools or processes, as it applies to their role.
  • Provides customer service leadership in project technical discussions, business continuity and new proposal creation.


Education/Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.


Other Qualifications:
  • A Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Hand Solder & Rework of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA's)
  • Knowledge of, and expertise in, IPC-7711/7721, IPC J-STD-001 (with Space/Military Addendum), & IPC-A-610
  • Understanding of the behavioral differences between leaded (e.g., Sn63/Pb37) and lead-free alloys (e.g., SAC305), intermetallic compound (IMC) layer growth, and flux chemistry
  • Demonstrated ability to define the standards, select & qualify advanced tooling & equipment, and architect rework processes for high-reliability PCBA's
  • Expert capability in manual reworking of complex surface-mount technology (SMT) & Pin Through Hole (PTH) including micro-size & complex components (e.g., 0201, 01005 passives, QFNs, as well as high-I/O count BGA's & micro BGA's)
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, semi-automated, robotic, & laser soldering processes & equipment
  • Expertise in non-destructive, complex repairs including trace/pad repair, laminate damage repair, & jumper wire additions
  • Intermediate Computer Skills
  • Strong Decision Making & Problem Solving Skills
  • Strong Verbal & Written Communications Skills
  • Strong Analytical & statistical analysis Skills; including SPC Software Skills
  • Ability to develop good working relationships with team members and customers

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

About Plexus Corporation

Plexus Corporation is an American multinational electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin. The company provides a range of services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace and defense, healthcare, industrial, and semiconductor industries. Plexus' services include design and engineering, supply chain management, assembly and testing, and after-market services. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia and has manufacturing facilities in over 20 countries. Plexus was founded in 1979 and went public in 1988.
Learn more about Plexus Corporation
Size
19,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$122.6 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$3.3 billion
NASDAQ
PLXS
* Ladders Estimates

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