Process Engineer 1

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for Garmin's benefits program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is hiring a full-time Process Engineer 1 at their U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. The successful candidate will create tooling and develop process instructions within the Board Assembly Team, focusing on production methods for printed circuit boards. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required along with strong communication skills and a commitment to quality standards. The position offers a collaborative work environment and eligibility for Garmin's benefits program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Excellent academic performance (GPA ≥ 3.0).
• Strong communication skills and ability to apply industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Create basic tooling and develop process instructions.
• Attend training and demonstrate knowledge of Lean Philosophy.
• Communicate work status to supervisor and plan own tasks.

Skills

CAD software knowledge

Lean Philosophy understanding

Effective verbal and written communication

Basic troubleshooting and debugging

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related engineering field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Process Engineer 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for creating basic tooling, routings, and basic process instructions in a team-oriented environment. The Board Assembly Team (BAT) is responsible for the production of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for Garmin’s products. The PCBs are assembled using highly automated equipment due to the complexity of certain designs and the amount of volume that is required on a daily basis.

Essential Functions

• Utilize knowledge of CAD software to create basic tooling, develop basic process instructions, and create routings
• Attend DFT training and demonstrate understanding of Lean Philosophy
• Gain knowledge of and demonstrate understanding of ECO implementation
• Identify and resolve defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques
• Participate in Design Reviews with senior members of the process engineering team
• Communicate status of work clearly providing visibility to supervisor or mentor and may be responsible for planning own technical work
• Apply design standards and procedures using appropriate engineering tools to document and implement basic designs/tasks/projects in an organized manner
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion
• Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated capability for applying industry standards and procedures to develop, implement, and document operational processes
• Ability to learn how to use and apply engineering tools
• Must demonstrate the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debugging

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous work or internship experience working in a manufacturing environment

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits