Associate Process Engineer

Titan Circuits; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Circuits, based in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Engineering professional to support SMT and PCB processes, enhance product quality, and drive efficiency through data-driven improvements.

You will work with Yamaha SMT machines, screen printers, SPI equipment, and reflow ovens, collaborating across Production, Quality, Test, Maintenance, and Engineering teams from NPI through production.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering concepts, or electronics manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and refinement of SMT and PCB assembly processes to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance product quality.
• Assist with maximizing the capability of Yamaha SMT machines, DEK and AVI screen printers, SPI equipment, reflow ovens, and related internal assets.
• Support optimization of solder paste printing, board support, alignment, placement accuracy, reflow profiles, SPI feedback, and inspection effectiveness.
• Participate in defect reduction, yield improvement, and process capability initiatives using data analysis, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, and root-cause methods.
• Assist with process improvement projects, including validation, documentation updates, and production readiness.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and recommend improvements to increase first-pass yield and reduce rework.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Test, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to support stable execution from NPI through production.
• Prepare and maintain process specifications, work instructions, labor plans, profiles, and controlled engineering changes.
• Support training of production personnel on process best practices, defect prevention, safety, and standardized work.

Skills

Manufacturing concepts

Analytical problem-solv

Communication & documentation

Education

Two-year degree

Tools

ERP Cetec

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PHOENIX, AZ 85021Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and refinement of SMT and PCB assembly processes to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance product quality.
• Assist with maximizing the capability of Yamaha SMT machines, DEK and AVI screen printers, SPI equipment, reflow ovens, and related internal assets.
• Support optimization of solder paste printing, board support, alignment, placement accuracy, reflow profiles, SPI feedback, and inspection effectiveness.
• Participate in defect reduction, yield improvement, and process capability initiatives using data analysis, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, and root-cause methods.
• Assist with process improvement projects, including validation, documentation updates, and production readiness.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and recommend improvements to increase first-pass yield and reduce rework.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Test, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to support stable execution from NPI through production.
• Prepare and maintain process specifications, work instructions, labor plans, profiles, and controlled engineering changes.
• Support training of production personnel on process best practices, defect prevention, safety, and standardized work.

QualificationsQualifications

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering concepts, or electronics manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PCB assembly, SMT, or high-mix electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with AS9100, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, DOE, or Six Sigma principles.
• Experience using ERP systems (Cetec preferred) and Microsoft Excel for basic data analysis.