Jr. Manufacturing Engineer

Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Hamilton Connections is seeking a candidate for a junior manufacturing engineer position at a manufacturing company in Danbury CT. This is a direct-hire opportunity. The junior manufacturing engineer provides full and complete manufacturing engineering support to production to facilitate the manufacturing of simple to highly complex electro-mechanical products. The hours are 7 a.m.

-5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday. The salary is $55,000 a year.

• Review new-build opportunities for go/no go and identify if any new tooling is required
• Review Gerber's and create PCB panelization drawings
• Generate digitization of files as needed
• Generate labor time estimates for new opportunities
• Create and/or update visual aids and process plans
• Specify and order SMT stencils
• Attend production readiness review meetings
• Review and address all TAR's; solve technical production issues as they arise
• Analyze MCN's to determine the most efficient way of introducing such changes into the production process
• Support production (CCA, Cable & Box Build) as needed with programming and/or operation of production equipment
• Assist in the maintenance and documentation of production equipment which includes: SMT Stencil printer, SPI, SMT placement machines, SMT reflow oven, AOI, X-Ray, Selective Solder, Wave Solder, PCB Depanelization Router, AMP K-Press, Labeling Systems, Conformal Coating, PCB wash systems, Micro Vu
• Assist in specifying new capital equipment needs and equipment facility requirements
• Attend continuous improvement meetings and address action items in a timely manner
• Design and 3D print and/or build jigs and fixtures that are required to support the manufacturing process
• Perform high skill level rework as needed, such as BGA's, QFN's, Connectors, etc.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned as business needs dictate

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering or other related field, and/or at least 5 years equivalent experience working in a PCB assembly manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience and process knowledge of production machinery which includes: SMT Stencil printer, SPI, SMT placement machines, SMT reflow oven, AOI, X-Ray, Selective Solder, Wave Solder, PCB Depanelization Router, AMP K-Press, Labeling Systems, Conformal Coating, PCB wash systems, Micro Vu
• Familiar with ISO 9001: 2015 and AS9100 Rev D, J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 & IPC-A-620
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and ERP Systems;
  Circuit CAM, Factory Logix and CREO CAD experience is a plus
• Experience in specifying/ordering SMT Stencils
• Team player willing to roll up sleeves and help other team members when necessary
• Must be able to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings