Wave Process Engineer

Responsibilities

·         Design, develop, and optimize Wave Soldering programs for new and existing products.

·         Set and optimize Wave Soldering process parameters such as flux volume, preheat temperature, solder temperature, conveyor speed, and other machine parameters.

·         Develop and maintain Wave machine programs and ensure program accuracy and version control.

·         Support product changeover and setup to achieve stable production.

·         Optimize the process to improve quality, productivity, and process capability.

·         Provide technical support for Prototype, NPI, and Mass Production.

·         Monitor daily Wave process performance and identify abnormal conditions.

·         Troubleshoot Wave Soldering defects such as solder bridging, insufficient solder, cold solder joint, solder balls, icicles, de-wetting, and poor wetting.

·         Conduct Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

·         Support production teams during process abnormalities and machine issues.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electronics, or a related field.

·         Minimum 2 years of experience in SMT/Wave Soldering processes with hands-on experience operating or programming SMT/Wave Soldering equipment.

·         Experience with Wave Soldering machine programming, process setup, parameter optimization, and troubleshooting.

·         Experience in BOM review, component packaging, and component preparation for production.

·         Good understanding of electronic component package types and their impact on the soldering process.

·         Strong mechanical aptitude with good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to collect, analyse, and interpret process and machine data to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

·         Good communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams.

·         Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and lead improvement activities.