SMT Process Lead Engineer - TAD PGS, Inc

• Works directly with Engineering on design and development of new products and maintaining current products.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production plans for 2nd shift team members to meet production goals.
• Set-up and operate SMT production line (Stencil, P&P, oven, etc.).
• Identifies areas/projects where process improvement can significantly improve efficiency, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction; leads Kaizen events.
• Implements and maintains Lean practices to include: 5S, Waste Elimination, Built in Quality, Continuous Improvement (Kaizens), Kanbans, and JIT; create an organized and efficient work environment.
• Maintains a safe working environment, utilizes safe working methods, and works efficiently.
• Monitors workmanship of self and team to ensure Product specifications are achieved.
• Manages all required documentation that accompanies work assignments (including job travelers /data packages.); completes all daily reports and required Epicor transactions.
• Program and debug Pick & Place equipment.
• Perform daily PM's on equipment (including cleaning).
• Monitors hourly and daily performance of production equipment and team members; develops and implements improvements to optimize process efficiency.
• Test, program, inspect, and troubleshoot PCBA's.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs production and engineering equipment.
• Assists in maintaining calibration of testing/inspection equipment.
• Supports process and equipment continuous improvement activities.
• Works in a safe manner and addresses unsafe conditions.
• Perform all duties assigned by Supervisor; OT and weekend work as necessary to support Manufacturing Operations.
• ODB+ file import and checking.
• Run design for Assembly checks (DFA).
• Run design for Manufacturing checks (DFM).
• Verify design of Panel/Array for PCB.
• Ensure proper stencil for SMT build.
• Work collaboratively on footprint design for components.
• Work collaboratively on Geometry or parts that will need either.
• Overprint or underprint on stencils for SMT.
•  Reflow profiles.

• Education: Bachelor'sdegree 
• Experience: Minimum two (4) years of related experience.
• Basic computer skills, including  Microsoft Office, required.
• Experience  with a variety of PCBA production equipment (Stencil printer, Pick & Place, wave solder, X-Ray, AOI, etc.)
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Good analytical skills and problem-solving.
• Very detail-oriented, accurate and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently (with limited guidance) and as part of a team.
• Confidentiality and time management.
• Operate electric table saws, drill presses, sanders, electric meters, and other various machines in the tool shop; basic machining, welding, and/or fabrication skills are a plus.
• Use basic hand tools and battery-operated tools.
• Maintain and repair small tools and equipment.
• Experience with types of Solders, solder balls and Manufacturers of solder.
• Experience with high pin count and design packages BBGA's.3, .4, .5mm.
• Experience with Highly dense designs. Minimum component spacing.
• Minimum and Maximum allowed Panel/Array for running SMT.
• Know and understand different thickness of stencils.
• Know and understand different coatings of the stencils.
• AOI setup, programming and learning.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance