SMT Manufacturing Engineer - Nova Biomedical

Nova Biomedical is hiring an SMT Manufacturing Engineer on-site in our Waltham, MA facility to provide technical engineering support to Nova Biomedical's manufacturing printed circuit boards utilizing surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole technology (TH). Program, validate, and maintain in house SMT equipment and continually improve board assembly processes. More specific responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical manufacturing support to maintain a reliable supply of printed circuit board assemblies for the timely delivery of Nova products.
• Using analytical and problem-solving capability to develop and standardize the SMT and TH processes.
• Identifying and implementing preventive and corrective measures to continuously improve in house production of quality printed circuit board assemblies.
• Creating, optimizing, and maintaining the SMT programs for the Pick & Place Machines, Soldering Paste Printers, Automatic Optical Inspection Machine, Automatic Solder Paste Inspection Machine, and Reflow Ovens.
• Continuously reviewing and assessing the SMT Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA) production systems for improvements in efficiency, throughput, and quality.
• Utilizing and applying SMT machine performance criteria; this could include component attrition, nozzle data, feeder data and vision error information and use this information to drive improvements within the machine performance.
• Reviewing PCB designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to ensure compatibility with Bare Board house and Board Assembly house production requirements.
• Troubleshooting and dispositioning of non-conforming materials related to board assembly production.
• Providing analysis and resolutions to Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) for board assembly issues.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to enhance the skill level of SMT Operators and Technicians. Examples are machine set-up and operation, machine maintenance and repair, material storage and handling, ESD protection and soldering techniques.
• Ensuring the SMT production equipment is maintained/calibrated properly: Developing a maintenance program and manage compliance.
• Documenting workflow routings and process times for Nova's Printed Circuit Assemblies, and interface with Production management and Planning on SAP capacity planning.
• Providing reports on spares usage during Maintenance periods or machine breakdowns to maintain spare-pan stock levels and to highlight areas of concern or areas för machine improvement.
• Diagnosing and repairing all departmental equipment down to PCB level and report findings in a concise and accurate manner.
• Writing and performomg Process Validation Protocols, Equipment Installation Qualifications (IQs) and Operation Qualifications (OQs).
• Developing, maintaining and reviewing SMT Manufacturing related documents and procedures (e.g. Assembly Procedures, History files.
• Producing R&D prototype jobs on the production equipment with the assistance of production personnel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) degree.
• Minimum of 5 years SMT manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on SMT engineering experience a plus.
• Must be proficient with computer/networking and general software such as MS Office.
• Experience with SAP, PARMI, BTU, KIC Profiler, Ekra/ASYS equipment and Visual Cam is a
• plus.
• A good understanding of electrical drawings, schematics and engineering drawings as well as experience in the general use of multimeters, hand power tools and measuring equipment.
• Physical Requirements: (The following physical demands are required to perform this job but not on a regular basis)
  • Alternating between standing and sitting
  • Climbing stairs, step ladders
  • Fine/Gross motor manipulation
  • Crouching/stooping, kneeling, walking Lifting/Carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Moving objects - pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
  • Near visual acuity, Peripheral visual acuity, Distant visual acuity
  • Reaching overhead or below knee level
  • Repetitive task performance: repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Using foot controls and hands to handle, control, or feel objects
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

At Nova Biomedical, we practice our core values of mutual respect, honesty, and integrity throughout the company. With a strong sense of family in the workplace, we are proud that one third of all our employees have been with us for over 10 years.

Highlights of benefits offered to Nova Biomedical employees include Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K, company subsidized cafeteria and an innovative scholarship program for children of employees.