Senior Engineer, Wave Soldering (ME)

Gicindia; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Gicindia is seeking an experienced professional to oversee the Wave Soldering Machine processes and provide technical support in Pune. This role requires a strong background in PCB assembly, with at least 3-5 years of experience and competencies in robotic soldering programming and understanding IPC standards.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with quality standards and support the production team in troubleshooting and maintenance efforts, striving for zero defects and efficient operations across the soldering section.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in PCB assembly manufacturing, strong technical skills for WSM.
• Robotic Soldering programming experience.
• Understanding of operational processes in electronics, especially MI and WSM.

Responsibilities

• Release to production for new products and ECN.
• Develop and validate the Wave Soldering Machine process parameters.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support for wave soldering production lines.
• Drive 6S discipline across the wave soldering section.

Skills

PCBA manufacturing experience

Technical understanding of WSM

Robotic Soldering programming experience

Operational processes in electronics

Experience with ERP systems

Manual assembly and wave soldering knowledge

Product/component drawing understanding

Knowledge of IPC standards

Knowledge of ESD standards

Education

BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Electronics, Instrumentation or Telecommunication

Job description

Location: Pune

Experience Required: Minimum 3-5 years

Qualification: BE /B.Tech/ Diploma in Electronics, Instrumentation or Telecommunication

Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Release to Production - New Product / ECN
• Understand the PCB requirement thoroughly for new products and Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
• Collect Wave Pallet, Jigs, and Fixture list required for the product
• Optimize flux application, preheating, conveyor speed, solder temperature, and wave height for each new product

MI / WSM (Wave Soldering Machine)

• Develop and validate the Wave Soldering Machine process-parameter setup, validation, verification, and execution
• Set, verify, and validate WSM profiles for consistent quality output
• Perform 3D AOI / Visual Inspection (VI) data verification and fine-tune machine settings accordingly

Robotic Soldering

• Program Robotic Soldering Machines for accurate, repeatable solder application
• Set up and validate/verify fixtures and jigs related to robotic soldering operations

Production Support & Team Management

• Provide daily technical support for wave soldering production lines
• Troubleshoot soldering defects: bridging, insufficient solder, icicles, voids, non-wetting, solder balls, etc
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards and customer requirements
• Support internal and external audits related to the soldering process
• Work with maintenance teams to minimize machine downtime

PCB Assembly Section Action

• Ensure zero accidents in your work area through diligent safety practice
• Provide CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) for in-process / FQC / customer complaints
• Attend and prepare data for daily, weekly, and monthly stakeholder meetings

Maintain 6S

• Drive 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain, Safety) discipline across the wave soldering section
• Achieve target 6S scores for the respective section consistently

Competencies

Primary Competencies:

• Minimum 3-5 years of PCBA (PCB Assembly) manufacturing experience
• Strong technical understanding and practical skills for WSM — Machine validation and troubleshooting for defect minimization
• Robotic Soldering programming experience
• Understanding of operational processes in electronics - Primarily MI and WSM
• WSM profile setting skills
• Experience working on ERP systems
• Manual assembly and wave soldering profile setting & troubleshooting knowledge
• Product / component drawing understanding
• Knowledge of IPC standards
• Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) standards

Nice to Have

• Troubleshooting knowledge of machines beyond wave soldering equipment