Process Engineering

Job description

**Role Overview** SME - Pick n Place / Mounter is responsible for overseeing, optimizing & continuously improving processes to ensure on-time manufacturing with high quality of all ISP Products. Also to handle end to end machine setup , programming , trouble shooting and process optimization in PCB assembly The role is accountable for process yield, reliability, cost saving while building strong cross functional alignment with NPI & TD, equipment, quality and customer teams. **Responsibilities** - Technology & Process Setup - Define and maintain all process windows, control plans & CTQ across all products of PnP. - Setup, Operate, Programming & Optimizing PnP machines. - Conduct DOE & Process validation for new products and materials. - Perform feeder loading , nozzle selection & calibration. - Optimize component placement accuracy and speed. - Create & modify machine programs using online/offline SW. - Optimize cycle time and improve placement efficiency. - Perform Penalization and coordinate transformation. - Validate BOM , Centroid file and Gerber data before production. - New Model Readiness - Develop & Maintain Process documentation, WIs & SOPs (Pick n Place / Mounter) - All new models trail pre-readiness (EVT/ DVT / PVT) , new model trail activities including trial builds & process validation. - Load & verify machine programs for New Product Trail. - Conduct First Article Inspection. - Partner with NPI, TDG to ensure DFMEA and PFMEA of Pink n Place / Mounter. - Ensure proper solder paste reflow per component and PCB design requirements - Ensure smooth technology transfer from development to production. - Own ramp-up metrics: yield learning curve, cycle time, scrap reduction. - Quality Excellence - Accountable for first pass yield, final yield and field reliability. - Lead root cause analysis for yield excursions using SPI data , SPC charts , Yield Trends ,FMEA, DOE and failure analysis. - Monitor production yield , defect rates , cycle time and implement corrective / preventive actions. - Collaborate with Quality , NPI & Customer to resolve manufacturing & Quality issues such as tombstoning , voiding , bridging , cold joints, misalignment , missing components and solder balls. - Partner with Quality team to address customer returns, audits and escalations. - Analyze following defects ( Identify root causes of defects like tombstoning , misalignment , missing components etc. ) and implement corrective actions - Monitor Placement Quality and defect rates. - Maintain Process documentation & Production reports. - Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization - Own cost of ownership and productivity improvement initiatives. - Drive Cycle time and line balancing improvements. - Lead process development , validation & continuous improvement initiatives ( Kaizen , Poka yoke , Lean Manufacturing ) - To ensure Proper line setup , programming , Program version management ( Pick n Place/Mounter ) - To ensure compliance with ESD , Safety& IPC standards. - Meet daily production targets & OEE goals - Coordinate with production planning , quality & maintenance teams - Diagnose and resolve machine alarms and placement defects - Handle feeder related issues , vision alignment errors & nozzle problems - Minimize downtime & improve machine utilization - Customer & Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as a technical team member for customers on PCBA Process Topics. - Will be technical team member for customer reviews, technology discussions and risk mitigation plans. **Key Deliverables & KPI** - First Pass Yield , RTY and Reliability Performance - Productivity Improvement , Production Target Vs Actual Achievement - Cost Optimization - Customer satisfaction and Audit outcomes. - Placement Accuracy **Education Qualifications** - Bachelor in related Engineering Discipline (Preferred Electronics Engineering) - 10-12 years’ hands on experience in SMT industry in a similar role ( PnP Programming & Optimization ) - Experience in high volume manufacturing environment. - Hands on knowledge of PnP machines ( ASMPT / Fuji / Panasonic ) - Deep Understanding of solder paste behavior & thermal profiling - Proficiency in root cause analysis & problem solving tools ( 8D , 5 why , DOE ) - Familiar with Lean manufacturing - Strong knowledge of SMT Process Flow