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Acorn Assembly · 4 months ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

Racine, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Acorn Assembly is a growing Electronics Manufacturing Services Provider seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to optimize electronic assembly operations. The role involves ownership of production equipment and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes.

ElectronicsHardwareManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in maintenance and process controls of SMT and AOI operations

Own and maintain wave solder, selective solder, and conformal coating machines

Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime

Optimize process parameters for first pass yield improvements and quality consistency

Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with vendors for technical support

Maintain detailed documentation of equipment specifications, process parameters, and maintenance records

Review and analyze all production process flows for efficiency and cost reduction opportunities

Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and reduce cycle times

Develop and maintain work instructions, process control plans, and quality procedures

Design and implement process improvements using statistical methods and data analysis

Provide continuous feedback loop to production planning on routing enhancements and changes

Establish statistical process control (SPC) systems for critical processes

Investigate root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions

Collaborate with Quality team to reduce scrap, rework, and field failures

Support new product introduction (NPI) with process development and validation

Train production operators on proper equipment operation and process control procedures

Provide technical guidance to manufacturing teams on process-related issues

Mentor junior engineers and technicians for equipment ownership

Qualification

Surface Mount TechnologyWave SolderingSelective SolderingConformal CoatingProcess OptimizationStatistical Process ControlPreventive MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisSix Sigma Green BeltData AnalysisTechnical WritingProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering

3-5 years minimum experience in electronics manufacturing environment

Direct hands-on experience with: Surface Mount equipment and AOI processes, Wave soldering equipment and processes, Selective soldering systems and programming, Conformal coating application and curing processes, Potting/encapsulation equipment and materials, PCB preparation equipment (cleaning, flux application, etc.)

Strong understanding of SMT and Thru-hole assembly processes and IPC standards

Experience with process control systems and statistical analysis

Proficiency in troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment

Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and procedures