Vanguard EMS · 3 days ago
SMT Process Engineer (Swing)
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVanguard EMS, Inc. is a company that specializes in building electronics assemblies for critical systems. They are seeking an SMT Process Engineer for the Swing Shift, who will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality SMT processes and equipment, working closely with production, quality, and product teams while also interfacing with suppliers and customers.
ElectronicsManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support production technicians and operators on issues that arise during Swing Shift
Develop processes for high complexity assemblies supporting customers' requirements
Lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions for defects and escapes originating in SMT
Continuously improve stencil design guidelines and drive modifications for yield improvement
Identify the need, lead the design and validation of new production tooling/fixturing
Validate automated inspection systems and ensure they are utilized to their full potential
Drive improvements in our kitting, loading, debugging, pick/place and return to stock processes
Define reflow process window requirements and review/approve profiles
Collect, analyze and drive action from manufacturing data
Evaluate, procure, install and qualify new equipment
Ensure all equipment has the optimal preventative maintenance defined and establish new procedures
Troubleshoot equipment issues, working with both internal and external support to resolve issues in a timely manner to minimize production downtime
Utilize Design of Experiments to establish new processes and drive improvements to existing
Both lead and support process improvement efforts with the team
Qualification
Required
Engineering Bachelors Degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or related discipline. Or equivalent experience
Customer service orientated (internal and external) with excellent written and oral communication skills
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of SMT processes and equipment; Stencil Printing, Solder Paste Inspection, Pick and Place, Reflow, AOI, 2D/3D X-Ray and BGA Rework
Experience programming SMT equipment, in particular; MPM, Fuji, Koh Young, Mirtec, Dage, Vitrox
Demonstrated experience setting up and executing DOE's
Deep understanding of SPC and manufacturing data analysis
Demonstrated expertise in designing tools and fixtures
Strong understanding of material science as it relates to solder, flux, adhesives, etc
Practical knowledge of equipment and process qualification using IQ, OQ, PQ or similar
Experience in an ISO9001 / AS9100 / ISO13485 certified quality management system
Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-600, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards
Proficiency in business systems such as MES, PLM, ERP, MRB
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Profit Share
401(k) with match
Up to 15 days earned paid time off in the first year of employment
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision
Company
Vanguard EMS
Vanguard EMS is a premier Electronics Manufacturing Services Company focused on providing leading edge turnkey manufacturing & test services
Founded in 1988
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Floyd Sutz
CEO and Chairman
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