Advanced PE SMT Process Engineer

Company Name:

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family:

Engineering

Job Description:

Summary:

Team:
Corporate Advanced Production Engineering

Supporting:
All SDV Business Unit Americas Region manufacturing sites..

Primary responsibilities include investigating and developing new SMT processes, driving cost and efficiency improvements, and supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment at manufacturing sites. The role works closely with site Process Engineering (PE) teams and Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) to ensure a smooth, zero-defect (0 PPM) product launch.

Secondary responsibilities include preparing equipment and standard time (ST) quotations for new business opportunities, developing robust manufacturing processes for new component types, and collaborating with Design Engineering (DE) to establish and maintain process Value Engineering/Validation (VEC) standards for both current and future products.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Possess strong initiative to complete project tasks on-time and in-budget.
• Possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams.
• Possess strong time management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Ability to manage projects in a team environment.

Beneficial:

• Solid Works 3-D CAD modeling (or other CAD systems) experience
• Programming capability (PLC/GLC, C++, VB, SQL, etc.)
• Experience with all Surface Mount Technology processes (solder printing, component mounting, adhesive, reflow, AOI and SPI)
• Vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
• Experience with Process Design
• Experience with robotic applications

Education: BS degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or other engineering technology.

Experience: 5+ years of SMT engineering experience in automotive/manufacturing environment

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Working conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Travel: Travel for training and to support machine design and validation, customer/supplier/group company support, etc. will vary but should be < 30%

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.

Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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