Process Engineer - Soldering

Eaton; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power management company is seeking a Soldering Process Engineer in Dubai. The role involves setting up, validating, and improving soldering processes to ensure production quality and customer satisfaction. You will interact with R&D, support industrialization programs, and optimize processes to minimize defects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in PCBA soldering. This opportunity includes a hybrid work model, continuous learning, and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Mentoring program

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Recognition system

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PCBA soldering manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operators and maintenance instructions for soldering processes.
• Optimize PCBA soldering and depanelling processes.
• Support Industrialization program manager with manufacturability insights.
• Track cycle times for each PCBA SKU.
• Manage tool procurement for soldering and XRay equipment.
• Secure the soldering process quality and supplier interaction.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

NPI & VAVE PCBA introduction

Troubleshooting

Soldering process setup

XRay inspection process setup

Expert in soldering processes

Programming soldering equipment

IPC-A610 Class3 knowledge

Knowledge of ESD safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

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 Soldering Process Engineer – PCBA, you set‑up, validate, maintain and improve Wave soldering/Selective Wave Soldering/Manual soldering/Robotic soldering/Depanelling equipment, and related manufacturing processes, to secure EATON production quality standards and constantly improve customer satisfaction. This role ensures PCBA soldering and depanelling manufacturing process optimization for New Product Introduction, Transfered PCBA from other EATON plants or EMS, and ensure robust and stable production processes compliance with industry standards, supporting product quality, and operational excellence, in line with EATON Safety rules.

The Soldering Process Engineer will design Soldering and depanelling processes through each manufacturing step, interact with R&D during design phases (manufacturability of PCB & PCBA), support Industrialization Program Manager, optimize Soldering and depanelling processes and minimize defect and scrap rates, support production in quality improvement, suggest CI and VAVE projects for productivity improvement and ensure soldering/Depanelling process benchmark to enhance EATON operational productivity.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, deliver and maintain operators and maintenance work instruction and plan, for related Soldering, depaneling and XRay equipment processes, related to equipment operation, and PCBA specific instructions.
• Proactive in PCBA soldering and depanelling prototypes manufacturing, for NPI and transferred PCBA projects.
• 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.
• Ensure PCBA Soldering and depanelling ECO/MCO effective implementation in due time.
• Track and improve waves soldering, manual and robot soldering, depaneling and XRay lines cycle times for each PCBA SKU, and update related RCCP data with production manager.
• Support customer audit and plant quality certification programs at soldering level.
• Manage tool procurement for soldering, depaneling and XRay purposes: wave soldering frames, manual soldering fixtures, robot soldering fixtures, depanelling tools, etc.
• Program and set‑up waves soldering, selective wave soldering, robot soldering, manual soldering, depanelling (Asys and Maestro) and XRay equipment for soldering production processes outside SMT.
• Manage consistency of equipment programming database and standards across production lines and PCBA SKUs.
• Secure side equipment process directly linked to soldering processes: soldering frames cleaning, soldering tip management, etc.
• Act as technical interlocutor for other EATON plant and EMS, for soldering and XRay processes (outside SMT).
• Define CAPEX needs for PP, to improve productivity in soldering areas (outside SMT) (ROI).
• Lead soldering and XRay processes technical benchmark with equipment suppliers, and exhibition attendance, for soldering technology roadmap definition.
• Validate new processes introduction in soldering processes: new components, new PCB technologies, new equipment validation, new consumables, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in PCBA soldering manufacturing engineering.

Skills:

• Demonstrating in Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• NPI & VAVE PCBA introduction in soldering processes.
• Production support and trouble shooting.
• Soldering processes set‑up is required (ideally ERSA Wave & selective wave soldering, Japan Unix Robot soldering, manual soldering).
• Autonomous in XRay inspection process set‑up (OMRON InLine XRay), and results analysis, is a plus.
• Expert in soldering manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Solid understanding on PCB SMT assembly processes.
• Programming of soldering equipment (Wave soldering, selective wave soldering, robot soldering, manual, etc.).
• Programming and analysis capabilities on XRay in line equipment for SMT & THT inspection.
• IPC‑A610 Class3 strong knowledge and application (certification is a strong advantage).
• Knowledge of ESD safety procedures and quality control practices.

What we offer you:

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, 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.

Living and Working in Dubai

Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world‑class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!

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.

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