Process Engineer

About the Job

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Process Development and Optimization:
  Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes such as Surface Mount Technology (SMT), through-hole assembly, reflow and wave soldering, conformal coating, and testing.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM):
  Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and provide feedback to design teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective production.
• Equipment Management:
  Select, qualify, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment (e.g. pick & place machines, reflow ovens, AOI/X-ray inspection systems) to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Quality Control & Continuous Improvement:
  Monitor production yields and performance metrics (cycle time, scrap rate), analyze defects, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Documentation and Training:
  Create and update process documentation, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Train operators and Technicians on new processes and best practices.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, quality assurance, supply chain, and production to facilitate smooth new product introductions (NPI) and sustain existing operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing), or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in PCB assembly, or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SMT and through-hole processes, soldering principles, and PCB materials.
• Proficiency with CAD and manufacturing software.
• Familiarity with industry standards (i.e. IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.), and compliance requirements (e.g. RoHS, REACH).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Must be proficient using Excel, Word, various Databases and able to perform moderately complex computer tasks as assigned.

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

Our team focuses on collaborative solutions and we are constantly assessing our customers future needs to ensure end-to-end support. Once you engage with our team, you will feel immediately at home with our expertise, state of the art technology, and the attentiveness within our organization. Our many longstanding partners are a testimony to our product reliability, flexibility and excellence in all areas of service.

We focus on partnerships and bring the experience and tools necessary to remain on the cutting edge, serving industries where technology is ever advancing. Kim Co's strength comes from the passion of our employee's to satisfy the diverse needs of our diverse customers. With experienced professionals, the Kimco teams' mission is to be flexible, responsive and dedicated and become the company of choice for customers, suppliers and employees.