PCBA Manufacturing Engineer

Process Engineering • Develop, optimize, and maintain SMT manufacturing processes to achieve production, quality, and cost objectives. • Establish and monitor process parameters for screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, AOI inspection, and related SMT processes. • Conduct process capability studies and implement corrective actions to improve yield and reliability. • Analyze manufacturing data and identify process improvement opportunities. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for process-related issues. Equipment & Technical Support • Provide technical support for SMT equipment including pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, printers, AOI, and supporting manufacturing systems. • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and improve productivity. • Work with maintenance teams to establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs. • Support equipment qualification, validation, calibration, and commissioning activities. Quality & Reliability • Ensure products meet IPC standards, customer requirements, and internal quality standards. • Review and analyze defect trends, yield losses, and process variations. • Lead investigations involving soldering defects, component placement issues, and assembly-related failures. • Implement process controls and quality improvement initiatives to enhance reliability. New Product Introduction (NPI) • Support NPI activities including process development, pilot builds, and production ramp-up. • Review product designs and manufacturing requirements to ensure manufacturability. • Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing standards. • Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews. Continuous Improvement • Drive productivity, automation, quality, and cost-reduction projects. • Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. • Monitor KPIs related to yield, cycle time, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). • Recommend and implement process enhancements to improve operational efficiency. Technical Leadership • Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and operators. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges. • Support audits, customer inspections, and regulatory compliance activities. • Prepare technical reports and present findings to management Job Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. • Diploma holders with extensive SMT engineering experience may also be considered. • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in SMT, electronics manufacturing, semiconductor assembly, or related manufacturing environments. • Strong knowledge of SMT processes including screen printing, component placement, reflow soldering, AOI, and rework processes. • Experience in process optimization, yield improvement, and root cause analysis. • Familiarity with IPC standards, preferably IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001. • Experience with process validation, equipment qualification, and manufacturing quality tools. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, and CAPA methodologies. • Hands-on experience in precision soldering, rework, and failure analysis is preferred. • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or equivalent. • Preferred IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS), IPC J-STD-001 Certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent