Process Specialist (Internship)

Digicom Electronics, Inc.; Oakland (CA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Digicom Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Process Specialist to support manufacturing engineering and quality assurance by maintaining, programming, and troubleshooting 2D/3D AOI and X‑Ray inspection systems. The role blends hands-on machine maintenance with software parameter optimization to identify defects before shipment.

Responsibilities include programming, defect verification, FAI and NPI support, plus routine PM, calibration, and rapid repair of equipment to minimize downtime.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in SMT manufacturing with AOI/AXI equipment.
• Ability to read IPC-A-610 and engineering drawings.
• Physically able to stand, lift up to 35 lbs and pass color-vision tests.

Aufgaben

• Program initialization: create, debug, and fine‑tune inspection programs for 2D/3D AOI and X‑Ray systems.
• Defect verification: analyze data to distinguish real defects from false calls.
• First Article Inspection: perform FAI on new production runs to verify placement and alignment.
• NPI support: validate optical and radiological inspection recipes during new product introductions.
• Preventative maintenance: daily to monthly PM per supplier specs.
• System calibration: calibrate cameras, lighting, and X‑ray sensors for micron accuracy.
• Emergency troubleshooting: diagnose and repair electro‑mechanical, pneumatic, and software failures.
• Spare parts management: track inventory of critical components to ensure availability.

Kenntnisse

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or technical trade school certification

Associate degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AOI/AXI inspection systems

Electrical schematics & mechanical drawings

Jobbeschreibung

The Process Specialist supports manufacturing engineering and quality assurance by maintaining, programming, and troubleshooting 2D/3D AOI and X-Ray inspection systems. This role balances hands‑on electro‑mechanical machine maintenance with software parameter optimization to identify assembly defects (e.g., BGA bridging, component misalignment, voiding) before final product shipment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Operation & Programming

• Program Initialization: Create, debug, and fine‑tune inspection programs for 2D/3D AOI and X-Ray systems based on CAD data, BOMs, and Gerber files.
• Defect Verification: Analyze inspection data and X-ray images to accurately distinguish between real manufacturing defects and false calls.
• First Article Inspection: Execute First Article Inspections (FAI) on new production runs to verify correct component placement and alignment.
• NPI Support: Assist engineers during New Product Introduction (NPI) by validating optical and radiological inspection recipes.

Machine Maintenance & Calibration

• Preventative Maintenance (PM): Perform daily, weekly, and monthly PM routines according to supplier specifications (e.g., cleaning lenses, inspecting conveyor belts, checking filters).
• System Calibration: Calibrate optical cameras, lighting arrays, and X-ray tube sensors to ensure micron-level testing accuracy.
• Emergency Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair electro‑mechanical, pneumatic, and software failures rapidly to minimize line downtime.
• Spare Parts Management: Track inventory of critical machine components and consumable parts to guarantee immediate availability.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or technical trade school certification required; an associate degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in an SMT manufacturing environment working explicitly with AOI or AXI machinery.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficient in reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and interpretation of IPC-A-610 standards.
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand for long periods on a production floor, lift up to 35 lbs, and pass a color‑vision acuity test.
• Key Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem‑solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a collaborative team mentality.