Supplier Technical Assistance; STA Electronics Engineer

Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Electronics Engineer

Waterloo, ON, Canada (On-site)

Come join our team in this exciting opportunity as a Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Electronics Engineer! The responsibility of this role is to operate at the intersection of electrical engineering, material science, and advanced manufacturing. In addition to optimizing PCB/PCBA fabrication and assembly.

This role is a critical component of the Global Core Electrical Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) team ensuring the industrialization of In‑Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), Connectivity, and Vehicle Electrification systems. In today's highly automated and data‑driven environment, the specialist must combine robust digital skills with deep electronic manufacturing process expertise to support global suppliers, drive manufacturing excellence, govern technical standards across the global supply base, and ensure suppliers comply with Ford electronic manufacturing requirements and standards.

• Acts as a global lead and Subject Matter Expert for Electronic Manufacturing processes and Special Process Assessment (FEMR).
• Global resource for technical input during supplier sourcing process by assessing suppliers capability against Ford electronic manufacturing requirements.
• Coaches, mentors and teaches process specialists, leads, Site STA and suppliers on special manufacturing process standards.
• Lead or support the development and implementation of new processes, materials, and electronic manufacturing technologies from concept to production.
• Drives Prevent Recurrence by deploying Ford/CQI manufacturing process standards, lessons learned, best practices, and technical innovations.
• Drive implementation of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) to enhance process stability, capability, and product quality.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends in manufacturing and outlines appropriate training needs across all regions.
• Lead Manufacturing Risk assessment pertaining to new electronic manufacturing technologies and support industrialization of new technologies.
• Lead Global Tech Club to share technical knowledge and best practices for electronic manufacturing.
• Assist with problem solving, recalibration alignment and training.
• Represents Ford for development of industry wide standards i.e. CQI/ IPC.
• Develop incremental knowledge base training modules, SPLs, and standards.
• Provide assistance to safety protocols and environmental regulations specific to Manufacturing operations.
• Conducts electronic manufacturing process assessments (SPAs) driven by a priority model.
• Electronic manufacturing DFM/DFA analysis to optimize manufacturability and ensure quality.
• Automation & Machine Vision systems:
  Skilled in analyzing machine settings to (pick‑and‑place, solder printers, reflow ovens) and machine vision systems (SPI, AOI, AXI) to verify compliance to Ford electronics manufacturing requirements.
• Industry Standards & Compliance:
  Strong understanding and application of relevant electronic manufacturing standards (e.g., IPC 610, 600, IEC, ISO 9000, ANSI S20.20, MIL, IATF 16949) and material regulations.
• Data Analytics & AI:
  Competence in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing PCB/PCBA production data (e.g., SPC, dashboards), with awareness of AI/ML for defect detection and process optimization.
• Quality & Test Systems:
  Ability to configure and interpret results from ICT, FCT, Boundary scan, EOL equipment, and manage traceability systems for electronic manufacturing/ PCBA quality control.
• Cybersecurity Awareness:
  Basic understanding of cybersecurity to protect PCBA designs and manufacturing OT logics and controls systems.
• Digital
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Proficient in using digital tools for project management, document control, and team communication.
• Manufacturing Documentation:
  Competent in analyzing and interpreting requirements in Ford electronic manufacturing SPA, SOPs, and process flow diagrams.
• Tooling & Fixture Knowledge and Poke Yoke methods:
  Understanding of custom tooling, fixtures, and jigs used to optimize assembly and ensure repeatable quality.
• Expert level knowledge of electronics manufacturing…