Advanced PE SMT Process Engineer - J0050606

Astemo Ltd.; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking an SMT Engineering professional to investigate and develop new surface-mount technology processes.

You will drive cost reductions, improve manufacturing efficiency, and assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment at multiple sites. You will work closely with site Process Engineering teams and cross-functional groups to ensure smooth, zero-defect product launches, while collaborating with Design Engineering to align processes with VEC standards for current

Qualifications

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

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 PE teams and CFT to ensure zero-defect product launches.
• Prepare equipment and ST quotations for new opportunities; develop robust processes for new components.
• Coordinate with DE to establish VEC standards for current and future products.

Skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Communication

Time management

Project management

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC/GLC/C++/VB/SQL

Vision systems (Keyence/Cognex)

Job description

Summary

Team: Corporate Advanced Production Engineering

Description

Summary

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%