Advanced Process Engineer

LEAR CORPORATION; Mexico; On-site; PHP 5,541,871 - 7,389,162; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking an Advanced Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and implement backend surface‑mount processes for automotive electronics. You will ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements while leading process improvements.

Responsibilities include control of engineering releases, cost and cycle-time analyses, and collaboration with OEM and Tier 1 partners. Strong knowledge of conformal coating, selective soldering, and testing is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering within automotive electronics
• Experience with backend, conformal coating, selective soldering, and functional testing
• Knowledge of IPC 610, Six Sigma, PFMA, Process flow, DFM and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering releases and changes, and improve process efficiency
• Optimize processes in final assembly, soldering, coating, testing, and assembly
• Validate soldering, coating, paste soldering, stencil design, and reflow profiles
• Implement manufacturing and product testing improvements
• Analyze costs, estimate cycle times, and evaluate process flow
• Collaborate with cost teams to estimate manufacturing costs and optimize resources
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to align processes with OEM and Tier 1 requirements
• Train staff in backend process best practices and troubleshooting

Skills

Tooling

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Industrial, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering

Job description

Job Description

As Advanced Process Engineer you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing surface‑mount processes, ensuring compliance with automotive industry standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Control engineering releases and changes, process designs, and efficiency improvements.
• Optimize processes in final assembly, selective soldering, conformal coating, functional testing, and mechanical assembly.
• Validate wave and selective soldering / coating processes, paste soldering process, stencil design, and creation and validation of profiles for reflow ovens.
• Implement improvements to manufacturing processes and product testing.
• Cost analysis review, cycle time estimation, and process flow evaluation.
• Collaborate with the cost team to estimate manufacturing costs and optimize resource utilization.
• Work closely with customers and internal teams to align backend processes with OEM and Tier 1 supplier requirements.
• Train manufacturing and engineering staff in backend process best practices and troubleshooting techniques.

Skills

• Tooling
• Lean Manufacturing

Education Requirements

Industrial, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering, or any related field.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in automotive electronics needed (Backend, Conformal Coating).
• Selective soldering, conformal coating, functional testing, PCB and assemblies knowledge. New products introduction and Engineering Changes proficient knowledge.
• Core Tools, Six Sigma, IPC 610, PFMA, Process flow, DFM and Problem‑solving knowledge.
• 8+ years of experience in Engineering Areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.