PCBA Process Engineer

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

About the role

Reporting to the Process Engineering Director, the PCBA Process Engineer provides assembly method engineering support in the development, implementation, and documentation of production processes in the manufacturing of electronic assemblies. This position is located onsite in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Administers SMT programs to verify accurate placement, adhesive dispense, Screen Printer, Paste Inspection, Oven, AOI, X-ray and/or Coating programs for accuracy.
• Supports manufacturing production via diagnosis of placement and process issues and applies corrective actions.
• Balances line and machines for optimal Standard Placement Rate.
• Makes corrections to programs and submits software change forms.
• Incorporates changes to product revision, performs line changes, and facilitates the transfer of programs and associated documentation to and from the site.
• Uses CAD data, Gerbers, Fab Drawings, Centroid data, Customer BOM’s, Fabmaster, assembly drawings, and panel drawings to generate programs for placement equipment.
• Generates visual aids and setup documentation for manufacturing.
• Programs multiple types of electro-mechanical automated machines (including placement, screen print, optical inspection equipment, and dispensing).
• Takes customer schedule (provided by CFT) and develops programs by schedule.
• Provides input to capacity planning team through scheduling tools.
• Maintains libraries of programs, profiles, and part data by customer and project.
• Performs maintenance duties in some cases.
• Applies theoretical knowledge of disciplines such as agricultural sciences, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, forestry, geology, geophysics, meteorology, or physics to solve practical problems or conduct basic or applied research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of related experience in Manufacturing.

Skills

• Electronic assembly: color code, component, schematics, PCB touch-up, commercial soldering, mechanical assembly, PCB point-to-point wiring.
• Experience with automated equipment (Preferred).
• JS21 Flex.