Jr. Manufacturing Engineer

KIMCHUK, INC.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KIMCHUK, INC. is an electronics firm in Danbury, CT offering Manufacturing Engineering role on-site. You will generate labor estimates, create process plans, and participate in production readiness reviews while solving manufacturing problems and supporting equipment programming and maintenance.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years in PCB assembly, with hands-on SMT equipment experience and knowledge of ISO/AS standards. CAD experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years PCB assembly experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of SMT equipment and PCB assembly processes.
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 Rev D, IPC-A-610 & IPC-A-620.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ERP systems; CAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate labor time estimates for new opportunities.
• Create and/or update visual aids and process plans.
• Attend production readiness review meetings.
• Solve technical production issues as they arise.
• Support as needed with programming production equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance and documentation of production equipment.
• Assist in specifying new capital equipment needs.
• Attend continuous improvement meetings and address action items in a timely manner.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned as business needs dictate.
• Team player willing to roll up sleeves and help other team members when necessary.

Skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years PCB assembly experience

Tools

SMT Stencil printer

SPI

SMT placement machines

SMT reflow oven

AOI

X-Ray

Selective Solder

Wave Solder

PCB Depanelization Router

AMP K-Press

Labeling Systems

Conformal Coating

PCB wash systems

Job description

KIMCHUK, INC. is a dynamic and innovative electronics firm specializing in Engineering Design and Electronic Contract Manufacturing Services. Our firm is committed to achieving customer satisfaction through the safe and reliable production of high-quality products, delivered on time and at competitive prices. We emphasize continuous improvement and employee involvement at all organizational levels. Our state-of-the-art facilities include dual line SMT equipment and extensive electromechanical assembly capabilities, offering services ranging from printed circuit board assembly to large cabinet assemblies.

Role Description

• This is a full-time on-site role located in Danbury, CT for a Manufacturing Engineer.

• Generate labor time estimates for new opportunities.
• Create and/or update visual aids and process plans.
• Attend production readiness review meetings.
• Solve technical production issues as they arise.
• Support as needed with programming production equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance and documentation of production equipment.
• Assist in specifying new capital equipment needs.
• Attend continuous improvement meetings and address action items in a timely manner.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned as business needs dictate.
• Team player willing to roll up sleeves and help other team members when necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor’s Degree in either Electrical Engineering or at least 5 years equivalent experience working in a PCB assembly manufacturing environment.

Has hands on and process knowledge with the following production equipment:SMT Stencil printer, SPI, SMT placement machines, SMT reflow oven, AOI, X-Ray, Selective Solder, Wave Solder, PCB Depanelization Router, AMP K-Press, Labeling Systems, Conformal Coating, PCB wash systems.

Familiar with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 Rev D, J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 & IPC-A-620

Proficient with Microsoft office, ERP Systems, CircuitCAM, Factory Logix and CAD experience is a plus.Also experience in specifying/ordering SMT Stencils.