Process Engineer - SMT

Eaton; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 223,200 - 401,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentoring program / Eaton University

Career development opportunities

Internal mobility

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Process Engineer – SMT PCBA in Dubai to set up, validate, maintain and improve all SMT equipment and processes. You will work with R&D and Industrialization to optimize manufacturability, yield and reliability, ensuring quality and efficiency across PCB/PCBA manufacturing.

The role covers process qualification, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives with a hybrid work model in a global energy leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in PCBA SMT manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operators and maintenance work instructions for SMT equipment.
• Proactively manufacture PCBA SMT prototypes for NPI and transferred PCBA projects.
• Support ProLaunch deliverables: Process flow chart, PFMEA, PPAP.
• Influence PCB/PCBA design through DFM reviews with R&D.
• Ensure SMT ECO/MCO implementation on time.
• Track and improve SMT line cycle times and update SMT RCCP.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

NPI PCBA

DFM reviews

SMT equipment programming

IPC-A610

Kaizen

Quality improvement

Safety

Education

Bachelors in Electronics/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

ASYS

Panasonic

Parmi

Ersa

CyberOptics

Job description

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. We recently announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy‑efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

As Process Engineer – SMT PCBA, you set‑up, validate, maintain and improve all SMT equipment and related manufacturing processes, using innovative engineering solutions to address complex challenges, to secure EATON production quality standards and constantly improve customer satisfaction. This role ensures PCBA SMT manufacturing process optimization for New Product Introduction, transferred PCBA from other EATON plants or EMS, and ensures robust and stable production processes compliance with industry standards, supporting product quality, and operational excellence in line with EATON Safety rules.

The SMT Process Engineer will design SMT process through each manufacturing step, interact with R&D during design phases (manufacturability of PCB & PCBA), support Industrialization Program Manager, optimize SMT process and minimize false/true defect rates, support production in quality improvement, suggest CI and VAVE projects for productivity improvement, and ensure SMT process benchmark to enhance EATON operational productivity using technical engineering skillset.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, deliver and maintain operators and maintenance work instructions and plans for related SMT equipment processes, related to equipment operation, and PCBA specific instructions using operational technical engineering excellence frameworks
• Proactive in PCBA SMT prototypes manufacturing for NPI and transferred PCBA projects leveraging technical engineering expertise and statistical analysis tools
• Support Industrialization Program Manager in ProLaunch Manufacturing deliverables release: Process flow chart, PFMEA, PPAP, etc.
• Support Industrialization Program Manager to influence PCB/PCBA design through DFM reviews, with R&D through structured engineering reviews to optimize manufacturability, yield, and reliability
• Ensure PCBA SMT ECO/MCO effective implementation in due time
• Track and improve SMT line cycle times for each PCBA SKU, and update SMT RCCP with production manager
• Support customer audit and plant quality certification programs at SMT level
• Manage tool procurement for SMT purposes: stencils, printing support, P&P nozzles, etc.
• Program and set‑up SMT equipment for DMC lasering, solder paste printing, 3D SPI, P&P, reflow and 3D AOI
• Manage consistency of equipment programming database and standards across production lines and PCBA SKUs
• Secure side equipment process directly linked to SMT processes: stencil cleaning, SP mixer, etc.
• Act as technical interlocutor for other EATON plants and EMS
• Define CAPEX needs for PP, to improve productivity in SMT (ROI)
• Lead SMT processes technical benchmark with equipment suppliers, and exhibition attendance, for SMT technology roadmap definition
• Validate new process introduction in SMT: new components, new PCB technologies, new equipment validation
• Support production continuous improvement initiatives, SMED, Kaizen events, RIE, VSM
• Act as SMT process expert for quality crisis root cause analysis and action plan definition
• Support I4.0 initiatives on SMT equipment for digitalization and connectivity to kepware/Ignition/MES (RTPPM, traceability, SPC, etc.)
• Ensure internal training for operators and maintenance engineers on SMT equipment
• Main contact point with maintenance staff and equipment manufacturer for machine related improvement: OEE and breakdowns
• Ensure yearly process qualification: solder joint intermetallic validation (special process)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in PCBA SMT manufacturing engineering

Skills

• Demonstrating in Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
• NPI & VAVE PCBA introduction in SMT process for 10 years
• Production support and troubleshooting
• SMT process definition and set‑up: equipment programming/set‑up is required (ideally ASYS, Panasonic, Parmi, Ersa, CyberOptics)
• Expert in SMT manufacturing processes and equipment
• Programming of SMT equipment (DMC lasering, solder paste printing, solder paste 3D inspection, pick & place, reflow oven, AOI)
• IPC‑A610 Class 3 strong knowledge and application (certification is a strong advantage)
• X‑ray analysis skills
• Knowledge of ESD safety procedures and quality control practices
• PCB & SMT component strong knowledge
• Good communication with pedagogic skills and spirit of synthesis
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to work with multiple plant stakeholders and strongly support continuous improvement initiatives
• Safety oriented in operations, in line with EATON MESH and operational activities

What We Offer You

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
• Work in a company that is committed to inclusion & diversity and sustainability
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
• Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
• Strong processes and state‑of‑the‑art systems and tools
• Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
• Detailed induction support and well‑structured onboarding
• Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.