Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Bruker's AXS-EM division is looking for an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer. This position will report to the Operations Team in Kirkland, WA. Work is full-time onsite.

Responsibilities

• Day to Day sustaining of the Electronics Production Line in Kirkland.
• Serve as first line troubleshooting of technical problems on the production floor.
• Creating and maintaining process work instructions, fixture drawings, and other documentation.
• Maintain Bill of Materials for electronics components in the whole Electron Microscope assembly.
• Advocate for Design for Manufacturability at the site.
• Coordinate the new product introduction (NPI) and ramp-up of products and parts in cooperation with R&D, assembly, testing, purchasing, and planning teams.
• Initiate and manage changes to parts and subassemblies to make product more efficient to manufacture.
• Document existing assembly processes and procedures and continuously improve documents to increase production efficiency.
• Work with board houses to develop turnkey solutions for existing electronic boards and assemblies.
• Manage relationship with board house including conveying changes to parts/subassemblies/components as they are approved through Change Management processes.
• Maintain overall electronics production line quality through tracking Yield, Scrap, and Nonconformities.
• Participate in Material Review Boards.
• Designing and/or developing specifications for tools and equipment to improve manufacturing processes.
• Help develop and manage site safety initiatives with Engineering Manager and Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Discipline.
• At least two years of experience in a R&D and/or Manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with IPC standards for Acceptability and Workmanship of Printed Wiring Boards, Circuit Card Assemblies and Cable/Wire Harnesses.
• Strong self-management and drive to get things done.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving drive.
• Quick learner and willing to become an expert in a new field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ERP systems. Good SAP knowledge is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Experience with KiCAD or other electronics CAD software.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Experience in product launch and ramp-up of new products.
• Experience in a high-mix/low-volume environment.

Pay & Benefits

Estimated base salary range: $78,750 - $140,000. Full-time employees may be eligible for a performance-related incentive plus benefits including 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays).