Advanced PE SMT Process Engineer - J0050606

Astemo Ltd.; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking an SMT Process Engineer in the United States (Harrodsburg, KY area) to investigate and develop new SMT processes, drive cost and efficiency improvements, and support installation and commissioning of new equipment at manufacturing sites.

You will work closely with site Process Engineering teams and cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth zero-defect product launch, while developing robust processes and preparing quotations for new opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or other engineering technology.
• 5+ years SMT engineering experience in automotive/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage projects in a team environment.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and develop new SMT processes; drive cost and efficiency improvements; support installation and commissioning of new equipment at manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with site Process Engineering teams and Cross-Functional Teams to ensure a zero-defect product launch (0 PPM).
• Prepare equipment and standard time quotations for new business opportunities; develop robust manufacturing processes for new component types.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to establish and maintain process Value Engineering/Validation standards for current and future products.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)

PLC/automation programming (PLC/GLC, C++, VB, SQL)

Job description

Summary

Team: Corporate Advanced Production Engineering

Description

Team: Corporate Advanced Production Engineering

Supporting: All SDV Business Unit Americas Region manufacturing sites.

Primary responsibilities include investigating and developing new SMT processes, driving cost and efficiency improvements, and supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment at manufacturing sites. The role works closely with site Process Engineering (PE) teams and Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) to ensure a smooth, zero-defect (0 PPM) product launch.

Secondary responsibilities include preparing equipment and standard time (ST) quotations for new business opportunities, developing robust manufacturing processes for new component types, and collaborating with Design Engineering (DE) to establish and maintain process Value Engineering/Validation (VEC) standards for both current and future products.

Qualifications

Required:

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Possess strong initiative to complete project tasks on-time and in-budget.
• Possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams.
• Possess strong time management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Ability to manage projects in a team environment.

Beneficial:

• SolidWorks 3-D CAD modeling (or other CAD systems) experience
• Programming capability (PLC/GLC, C++, VB, SQL, etc.)
• Experience with all Surface Mount Technology processes (solder printing, component mounting, adhesive, reflow, AOI and SPI)
• Vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
• Experience with Process Design
• Experience with robotic applications

Education

BS degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or other engineering technology.

Experience

5+ years of SMT engineering experience in automotive/manufacturing environment

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

n/a

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Travel

Travel for training and to support machine design and validation, customer/supplier/group company support, etc. will vary but should be < 30%