DFM/SMT Engineer

Tata Electronics; Kolar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics in India seeks an experienced DFM/SMT Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturability reviews and scalable production solutions. You will analyze PCB designs, BOMs and documentation for feasibility and support cross-functional teams in industrialization and RFQ processes.

Responsibilities include DFM/DFA analyses, SMT validation, and collaboration with design, production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure production readiness and cost-efficient manufacturing.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, ECE, or Instrumentation & Control.
• Strong SMT manufacturing process expertise: screen printing, placement, reflow, AOI.
• Deep understanding of DFM/DFA methodologies and electronics manufacturing.
• Proficiency in PCB CAD/EDA tools and Gerber/ODB++ data review.
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication technologies, materials, tolerances and assembly constraints.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610 and electronics manufacturing quality requirements.
• Experience with yield analysis, cost optimization, process capability and reporting.
• Familiarity with PLM, MES, and manufacturing data systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management and customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Review PCB designs, Gerber/ODB++ files, BOMs, and documentation to assess manufacturability and assembly feasibility.
• Conduct DFM/DFA analysis and provide recommendations to improve yield, quality, cost, and production efficiency.
• Support RFQ, NPI, and manufacturing industrialization activities by translating design requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate with design, production, quality, supply chain, and business teams to align product requirements with factory capabilities.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to PCB fabrication, component selection, assembly processes, and production readiness.
• Support SMT process validation activities, including stencil design reviews, SMT setup, reflow profiling, AOI readiness, and process qualification.
• Generate manufacturability assessments, risk reports, cost-impact analyses, and technical recommendations for customer and internal reviews.
• Drive resolution of design-for-manufacturing issues through direct engagement with customers, design teams, and suppliers.
• Analyze production yield, defect trends, and process performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain DFM guidelines, best practices, and reusable knowledge assets to enhance future product launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Customer communication

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

PCB CAD/EDA tools

Gerber/ODB++ data review

PLM

MES

Job description

• Review PCB designs, Gerber/ODB++ files, BOMs, and technical documentation to assess manufacturability and assembly feasibility.
• Conduct DFM/DFA analysis and provide recommendations to improve yield, quality, cost, and production efficiency.
• Support RFQ, NPI, and manufacturing industrialization activities by translating design requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate with design, production, quality, supply chain, and business teams to align product requirements with factory capabilities.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to PCB fabrication, component selection, assembly processes, and production readiness.
• Support SMT process validation activities, including stencil design reviews, SMT setup, reflow profiling, AOI readiness, and process qualification.
• Generate manufacturability assessments, risk reports, cost-impact analyses, and technical recommendations for customer and internal reviews.
• Drive resolution of design-for-manufacturing issues through direct engagement with customers, design teams, and suppliers.
• Analyze production yield, defect trends, and process performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain DFM guidelines, best practices, and reusable knowledge assets to enhance future product launches.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), or Instrumentation & Control Engineering (E&I).
• Strong expertise in SMT manufacturing processes including screen printing, component placement, reflow soldering, and AOI inspection.
• Deep understanding of DFM/DFA methodologies and electronics manufacturing best practices.
• Proficiency in PCB CAD/EDA tools, Gerber/ODB++ data review, and electronics design documentation interpretation.
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication technologies, materials, tolerances, and assembly constraints.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-A-610, and electronics manufacturing quality requirements.
• Experience with yield analysis, cost optimization, process capability assessment, and manufacturing performance reporting.
• Familiarity with PLM, MES, and manufacturing data systems supporting product lifecycle and traceability management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and customer communication skills.

Desired Experience Level

• 10+ years of experience in DFM Engineering, SMT Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Manufacturing Industrialization, or Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).
• Proven experience supporting customer RFQs, manufacturability reviews, product introductions, and high-volume electronics manufacturing programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in PCB assembly process optimization, yield improvement, and production readiness activities.
• Experience working with global customers, design teams, manufacturing sites, and suppliers across multiple regions.
• Strong capability to identify manufacturability risks and drive design changes that improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Experience supporting customer discussions, supplier engagements, technical reviews, and manufacturing launch activities.