PCBA Process Engineer
Flex · Texas
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Flex (industrial) in Texas. In some cases, maintenance duties are performed.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Painting / coating, Capacity planning
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About the role
Job Summary
Reporting to the Process Engineering Director, the PCBA Process Engineer role provides assembly method engineering support in the development, implementation, and documentation of production processes in the manufacturing of electronic assemblies. This position will be located onsite in Austin, TX .
The experience we’re looking to add to our team
Bachelor’s Degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience. 1+ years of related experience in Manufacturing. Use of the following tools may be required: electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics, PCB touch-up, commercial soldering, mechanical assembly, PCB point to point wiring Automated equipment work (Preferred)
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What a typical day looks like
Administers SMT programs to verify accurate placement, adhesive dispense, Screen Printer, Paste Inspection, Oven, AOI, X-ray and/or Coating programs for accuracy. Supports manufacturing production via diagnosis of placement and process issues and applies corrective actions. Balances line and machines for optimal Standard Placement Rate. Makes corrections to programs and submits software change forms. Incorporates changes to product revision, performs line changes, and facilitates the transfer of programs and associated documentation to and from the site. Uses CAD data, Gerbers, Fab Drawings, Centroid data, Customer BOM’s, Fabmaster, assembly drawings, and panel drawings to generate programs for placement equipment. Generates visual aids and setup documentation for manufacturing. Programs multiple types of electro-mechanical automated machines (including placement, screen print, optical inspection equipment, and dispensing) Takes customer schedule (provided by CFT) and develops programs by schedule. Provides input to capacity planning team through scheduling tools. Maintains libraries of programs, profiles, and part data by customer and project. In some cases, maintenance duties are performed. Theoretical knowledge of any of the following disciplines: agricultural sciences, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, forestry, geology, geophysics, meteorology, or physics; and The ability to solve practical problems in any of those disciplines, or the ability to apply principles of any of those disciplines to basic or applied research.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide
- •Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- •Life Insurance
- •Short-term and Long-term Disability
- •Matching 401(k) Contributions
- •Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- •Tuition Reimbursement