Electronics-Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Location:

Warrendale, PA, US 15086

Business Unit:
Gatan

Job Description:

Electron Microscopy Technologies (EMT) is the world leading manufacturer of high-quality instrumentation and software for imaging and analysis in TEM and SEM applications. The Gatan and EDAX names are recognized and respected throughout the worldwide scientific community and has been synonymous with high quality products and the industry’s leading technology.

The primary focus of this role is on electronic system assembly and testing. You will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing process for Ametek Gatan products. This includes developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods by leveraging your knowledge of product design, materials, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Key responsibilities include estimating production times and related costs, determining the necessary operations for product assembly and processing based on drawings, schematics, specifications, and other engineering materials, and providing manufacturing standards and process specifications to ensure the achievement of manufacturing and cost objectives.

Additionally, you will represent the manufacturing department on new product introduction teams, ensure thoroughness and accuracy in task completion, and drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing principles.

• Technical Support and Troubleshooting:
  Provide electronics support for final assembly and test, read and interpret electronic schematics and mechanical drawings, and troubleshoot PCBs using common laboratory equipment (e.g., DMMs and oscilloscopes).
• Reporting and Data Analysis:
  Experience developing custom reports in Excel using data from ERP/PLM system(s).
• Firmware and Testing:
  Familiarity with firmware and techniques for loading it onto a PCB, develop and/or review manufacturing test techniques/specifications for final testing of PCBs, and document production build and test techniques.
• Product Introduction and Methodization:
  Responsible for the transfer and release of new products into manufacturing (PN/BOM setup), methodize the production of products to maximize quality and efficiency, and implement engineering releases, including managing the implementation process.
• Change Management:
  Create Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO), manage manufacturing changes (ECO and MCO implementation), and maintain and create process information, work instructions, and operational methods sheets.
• Training and Workflow Development:
  Establish, maintain, and provide training to production staff on relevant Gatan standard operating procedures, develop workflow diagrams for products, including QA checkpoints, and reduce manufacturing process lead times.
• Operational Excellence and Cost Savings:
  Implement operational excellence (OPEX) activities and cost-saving initiatives, conduct root cause analysis, define corrective/preventive actions, and verify actions.
• Final Product Testing:
  Develop and/or review manufacturing test techniques/specifications for final testing of products, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy.
• Technical Data Translation and Supplier Interaction:
  Translate technical data into a format suitable for production personnel, interact with and qualify CM/suppliers, and perform first part qualification/inspection on parts from cable assemblies to complex PCBs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work in cross-functional teams consisting of Product development, Engineering, Production, and Quality, define special tooling requirements, holding fixtures, and test tooling as required, and respond promptly to process problems using troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
• Project Management and Compliance:
  Manage special projects as assigned, follow all Ametek Gatan Safety and Company policies, maintain compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA standards, and maintain ISO compliance.
• Other Duties:
  Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  
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