Process SMT Engineer

About the role

NI is looking for a Process Engineer at IC2 level for our Penang Operation. This individual will be responsible for researching and implementing cutting edge manufacturing technology, latest equipment and manufacturing approaches to continuously improve manufacturing techniques and establishes operating instructions. The individual will interface with product design and development (NPI) to ensure that processes and designs are compatible. This role involves technical support and sustaining engineering associated with Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing processes such as Surface Mount (SMT), Selective/Wave Solder (PTH), and related technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate cross functionally with Operations, Product Engineering, R&D, Quality, Planning etc to sustain, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes to produce products on time while ensuring quality and cost
• Collaborate across functions with R&D, Product Engineering, Operations, etc to ensure successful and on time new product introduction (NPI) while balancing R&D and manufacturing needs
• Assess manufacturability of the product (DFM/DFX)
• Meet KPIs and lead continuous improvements projects to improve them (OEE, FPY, TPY, DPMO, On-time delivery, cost targets etc)
• Conduct new technology research and evaluation on cutting edge manufacturing technology to meet products requirements and improve manufacturing process
• Facilitate decision making for setting manufacturing policies and future strategy
• Design and define processes that are sustainable and reproducible
• Work independently on complex problems through deep data analysis
• Design and fabricate tools, fixtures and stencils

About you

• Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering program
• 2+ years of experience in a multinational electronics PCBA/SMT process engineering required
• Experience from a high mix low volume environment, high technology original equipment manufacturer preferred
• Team player that possesses strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, ability to collaborate and gain cross-functional support to meet objectives
• Possess SMT, Wave, manual soldering, press-fit related PCBA manufacturing knowledge, skills, and experience
• Well versed in IPC-A-610, J-std, JEDEC and reverent standards on PCBA
• Experience in practicing Lean, Root cause analysis, Data analysis and Six-sigma DMAIC methodology
• Demonstrates strong problem solving skills, logical and critical thinking in making engineering judgement, exploring and researching new methods or tools
• Works well independently - must be able to perform daily duties with minimum level of supervision
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentations