Process Engineering

Tata Electronics Limited; Assam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Limited in Assam, India is seeking an SME - PicknPlace / Mounter to oversee and optimize PCB assembly processes. You will handle end-to-end machine setup, programming, troubleshooting and process optimization for ISP products to achieve high yield and quality.

Responsibilities include defining process windows, performing DOE, validating BOM and Gerber data, and driving improvements in cycle time, placement accuracy, and overall productivity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SMT experience in PnP programming and optimization.
• Experience in high-volume PCB assembly environments.
• Proficiency with root cause analysis and problem-solving tools (8D, 5Why, DOE).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain process windows, control plans and CTQ for PnP.
• Set up, operate, program and optimize PnP machines.
• Conduct DOE and process validation for new products and materials.
• Verify feeder loading, nozzle selection and calibration.
• Improve placement accuracy and speed.
• Create/modify machine programs using online/offline software.
• Ensure proper solder paste reflow per design requirements.
• Coordinate DFMEA/PFMEA with NPI and TD teams.
• Own ramp-up metrics: yield, cycle time and scrap reduction.

Skills

PnP Programming

Process Optimization

DOE

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Assurance

SMT Equipment

Troubleshooting

NPI Coordination

Lean Manufacturing

Education

B.E. Electronics

Tools

ASMPT Equipment

Fuji Machines

Panasonic Equipment

Job description

Department: Assembly Technology Development

Business: TSAT India

Role Overview:

SME - PicknPlace / Mounter is responsible for overseeing, optimizing & continuously improving processes to ensure on-time manufacturing with high quality of all ISP Products. Also to handle end to end machine set up, programming, troubleshooting and process optimization in PCB assembly

The role is accountable for process yield, reliability, cost saving while building strong cross functional alignment with NPI & TD, equipment, quality and customer teams.

Responsibilities:

Technology & Process Setup

• Define and maintain all process windows, control plans & CTQ across all product of PnP.
• Setup, Operate, Programming & Optimizing PnP machines.
• Conduct DOE & Process validation for new products and materials.
• Perform feeder loading, nozzle selection & calibration.
• Optimize component placement accuracy and speed.
• Create & modify machine programs using online/offline SW.
• Optimize cycle time and improve placement efficiency.
• Perform Penalization and coordinate transformation.
• Validate BOM, Centroid file and Gerber data before production.
• Develop & Maintain process documentation, WIs & SOPs (PicknPlace / Mounter).
• All new model's trial pre-readiness (EVT/ DVT / PVT), new model trail activities including trial builds & process validation.
• Load & verify machine programs for New Product Trail.
• Conduct First Article Inspection.
• Partner with NPI, TD(G to ensure DFMEA and PFMEA of Pink n Place / Mounter.
• Ensure proper solder paste reflow per component and PCB design requirements.
• Ensure smooth technology transfer from development to production.
• Own ramp-up metrics: yield learning curve, cycle time, scrap reduction.

Quality Excellence

• Accountable for first pass yield, final yield and field reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis for yield excursions using SPI data ,SPC charts ,Yield Trends ,FMEA,DOE and failure analysis.
• Monitor production yield , defect rates , cycle time and implement corrective / preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Quality , NPI & Customer to resolve manufacturing & Quality issues such as tombstoning , voiding , bridging , cold joints, misalignment , missing components and solder balls.
• Partner with Quality team to address customer returns, audits and escalations.
• Analyze following defects(Identify root causes of defects like tombstoning ,misalignment ,missing components etc.) and implement corrective actions
• Monitor Placement Quality and defect rates.
• Maintain Process documentation & Production reports.

Operational Excellence& Cost Optimization

• Own cost of ownership and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Drive Cycle time and line balancing improvements.
• Lead process development , validation & continuous improvement initiatives( Kaizen, Pokayoke ,Lean Manufacturing )
• To ensure compliance with ESD , Safety & IPC standards.
• Meet daily production targets & OEE goals
• Coordinate with production planning , quality & maintenance teams
• Diagnose and resolve machine alarms and placement defects
• Handle feeder related issues , vision alignment errors & nozzle problems
• Serve as a technical team member for customers on PCBA Process Topics.
• Will be technical team member for customer reviews, technology discussions and risk mitigation plans.
• First Pass Yield, RTY and Reliability Performance
• Productivity Improvement, Production Target Vs Actual Achievement
• Cost Optimization
• Customer satisfaction and Audit outcomes.
• Placement Accuracy

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor in related Engineering Discipline (Preferred Electronics Engineering)
• 10-12 years hands on experience in SMT industry in a similar role (PnP Programming & Optimization)
• Experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands on knowledge of PnP machines (ASMPT/Fuji / Panasonic )
• Deep Understanding of solder paste behavior & thermal profiling
• Proficiency in root cause analysis & problem solving tools ( 8D ,5why ,DOE )