Data Specialist -PCB Manufacturing (Valor)

Liebherr Tower Cranes; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,250,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Liebherr CMCtec India Private Limited in Pune, India, seeks an experienced PCB Manufacturing Engineer to prepare and optimize data for SMT production and support NPI activities. You will create, validate, and maintain data packages and machine programs, ensuring manufacturability and seamless cross-functional coordination.

Requires 5–8 years in PCB manufacturing, Valor proficiency, and IPC standards knowledge.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Electronics or related field.
• 5-8 years in PCB/SMT manufacturing and NPI preferred.
• Hands-on Valor experience and SMT programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and optimize PCB manufacturing data for SMT production.
• Create and optimize machine programs for Pick & Place, AOI, SPI.
• Manage manufacturing data packages: Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, BOM, CPL.
• Ensure DFM and DFA compliance in PCB designs.
• Coordinate with Design, Production, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support NPI activities, prototype builds, and industrialization.
• Troubleshoot issues to improve production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain engineering databases and setup documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in production planning and data quality.

Skills

Siemens Valor

SMT processes

Solder paste

SPI

Pick & Place

Reflow soldering

AOI inspection

Xpedition

Altium Designer

PADS

OrCAD

KiCad

DFM

DFA

CAM350

GerbTool

IPC-610

IPC-7351

IPC-2221

IPC-2581

IPC-6012

SAP

Windchill

Enovia

Education

Engineering diploma or degree

Tools

SAP

Windchill

Enovia

Job description

Contributing your strengths: your qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Siemens Valor Process Preparation, Valor NPI, or similar PCB manufacturing engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of SMT manufacturing processes including solder paste printing, SPI, Pick & Place, reflow soldering, and AOI inspection.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing data formats such as Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, BOM, Centroid/CPL, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience in creating and optimizing machine programs for SMT equipment.
• Working knowledge of PCB design tools such as Xpedition, Altium Designer, PADS, OrCAD, or KiCad.
• Ability to perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
• Familiarity with CAM tools such as CAM350, Valor, GerbTool, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of IPC standards including IPC-A-610, IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC-2581, and IPC-6012.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems such as SAP, Windchill, or Enovia will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of manufacturing process documentation, work instructions, and engineering change management.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Preparation, validation, and optimization of PCB manufacturing data for SMT production.
• Create, maintain, and optimize machine programs for Pick & Place, AOI, SPI, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Manage and validate manufacturing data packages including Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Component Placement List (CPL).
• Analyze PCB design data and ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) compliance.
• Coordinate with PCB Design, Production Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams for seamless product realization.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, prototype builds, and product industrialization processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing, programming, and assembly-related issues to improve production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing engineering databases, libraries, and machine setup documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, manufacturing data quality, process optimization, and automation workflows.
• Maintain and enhance manufacturing engineering tools such as Siemens Valor and other MES/CAM-related applications.
• Support capacity planning, production scheduling, and process standardization activities.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, IPC requirements, and manufacturing best practices.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with Siemens Valor Process Preparation, Valor NPI, or similar PCB manufacturing engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of SMT manufacturing processes including solder paste printing, SPI, Pick & Place, reflow soldering, and AOI inspection.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing data formats such as Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, BOM, Centroid/CPL, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience in creating and optimizing machine programs for SMT equipment.
• Working knowledge of PCB design tools such as Xpedition, Altium Designer, PADS, OrCAD, or KiCad.
• Ability to perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
• Familiarity with CAM tools such as CAM350, Valor, GerbTool, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of IPC standards including IPC-A-610, IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC-2581, and IPC-6012.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems such as SAP, Windchill, or Enovia will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of manufacturing process documentation, work instructions, and engineering change management.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with global and cross-functional teams.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet production timelines.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset.

Qualification and Education Requirements:
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline).

Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in PCB Manufacturing Industry, SMT Production Planning, PCB Data Preparation, or related functions.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Valor and SMT programming environments preferred.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, or PCB assembly industry will be an added advantage.

Preferred Skills / Special Skills:

• Exposure to NPI, DFM/DFA, and industrialization activities.
• Understanding of SMT line balancing and production planning concepts.
• Knowledge of automation workflows and manufacturing process optimization.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The Company

Liebherr CMCtec India Private Limited in Pune (India) was established in 2008 and started its manufacturing plant in its own facility on Pune Solapur Highway in 2012. The company is responsible for the production of tower cranes and drives.

Location

Liebherr CMCtec India Private Limited

Sai Radhe, 9th Floor, Behind Hotel Sheraton Grand, Raja Bahadur Mill Road, Pune, 411001

411001 Pune

India (IN)

Contact

Akshay Chavhan

[e-mail]