Electronics-Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the role

The Electronics-Manufacturing Process Engineer at Electron Microscopy Technologies (EMT) is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing process for Ametek Gatan products. This role involves developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods, estimating production times and related costs, and representing the manufacturing department on new product introduction teams.

Responsibilities

• Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Provide electronics support for final assembly and test, read and interpret electronic schematics and mechanical drawings, and troubleshoot PCBs using common laboratory equipment (e.g., DMMs and oscilloscopes).
• Reporting and Data Analysis: Experience developing custom reports in Excel using data from ERP/PLM system(s).
• Firmware and Testing: Familiarity with firmware and techniques for loading it onto a PCB, develop and/or review manufacturing test techniques/specifications for final testing of PCBs, and document production build and test techniques.
• Product Introduction and Methodization: Responsible for the transfer and release of new products into manufacturing (PN/BOM setup), methodize the production of products to maximize quality and efficiency, and implement engineering releases, including managing the implementation process.
• Change Management: Create Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO), manage manufacturing changes (ECO and MCO implementation), and maintain and create process information, work instructions, and operational methods sheets.
• Training and Workflow Development: Establish, maintain, and provide training to production staff on relevant Gatan standard operating procedures, develop workflow diagrams for products, including QA checkpoints, and reduce manufacturing process lead times.
• Operational Excellence and Cost Savings: Implement operational excellence (OPEX) activities and cost-saving initiatives, conduct root cause analysis, define corrective/preventive actions, and verify actions.
• Final Product Testing: Develop and/or review manufacturing test techniques/specifications for final testing of products, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy.
• Technical Data Translation and Supplier Interaction: Translate technical data into a format suitable for production personnel, interact with and qualify CM/suppliers, and perform first part qualification/inspection on parts from cable assemblies to complex PCBs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work in cross-functional teams consisting of Product development, Engineering, Production, and Quality, define special tooling requirements, holding fixtures, and test tooling as required, and respond promptly to process problems using troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
• Project Management and Compliance: Manage special projects as assigned, follow all Ametek Gatan Safety and Company policies, maintain compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA standards, and maintain ISO compliance.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in electronics.
• Technical Skills: Advanced ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings, detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes involving electronic assemblies, PCB construction/design/manufacturing, and testing of electronic products, and experience in product design, PCB layout, and test fixture design for electronic devices.
• Methodologies: Familiarity with Six Sigma and operational excellence (OPEX) concepts, understanding of ERP (M2M) and PLM (Agile) systems, and familiarity with demand pull Kanban systems and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Soft Skills: Strong facilitation and team-building skills, demonstrated core competencies in effective communication and organizational skills, and ability to utilize interpersonal communication techniques (written and verbal) and work in a team environment with diverse personalities and communication styles.
• App Proficiency: Proficiency in using business software such as Microsoft Office and PCB design related software
• Personal Attributes: Positive demeanor and dependability, detail-oriented with advanced problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (electronics focused)

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work may require sitting or standing for long periods of the workday
• Travel, including international
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Work with x-ray generating materials