NPI Technician: PCB Assembly & Process Improvement

Vergent Products; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401K

Life insurance/AD&D

Short and long-term disability

Three weeks vacation and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vergent Products is seeking an NPI Technician to manage the successful introduction of new products into production. You will translate client requirements for PCBAs into assembly documentation and programs for machine assembly, develop production quality plans, and assist with first articles as needed.

You will also work to reduce production costs while increasing throughput and quality, and maintain existing products and machine programs.

Qualifications

• AAS or equivalent experience in manufacturing, electronics or electro-mechanic discipline.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and to work in teams.
• Writing documentation including digital photography and image editing skills.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated success in process improvements.
• Working knowledge of electronics product assembly (PCBA and/or product level) and general manufacturing techniques.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and update assembly and test procedures and related data for both PCBA and final assembly products.
• Use Lean manufacturing tools to set up production lines, including demand flow, line balancing and poke-yokes.
• Establish robust quality plans based on risk assessments (PFMEA) for new products.
• Program selective solder machines from client supplied Gerber files & raw boards.
• Identify needs and assist with development of production tooling and fixtures.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability and client feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Documentation writing

Process improvements

Electronics assembly knowledge

Detail oriented

Education

AAS or equivalent in manufacturing/electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vergent Products is seeking an NPI Technician to manage the successful introduction of new products into production. You will translate client requirements for PCBAs into assembly documentation and programs for machine assembly, develop production quality plans, and assist with first articles as needed.

You will also work to reduce production costs while increasing throughput and quality, and maintain existing products and machine programs.