Process Engineering Professional

Job Summary Role Overview: Process SME is responsible for overseeing, optimizing continuously improving processes to ensure on-time manufacturing with high quality of all ISP Products. Also to handle end to end machine setup , programming , trouble shooting and process optimization in PCB assembly.

The role is accountable for process yield, reliability, cost saving while building strong cross functional alignment with NPI TD, equipment, quality and customer teams.

Responsibilities

Technology Process Setup

Define and maintain all process windows, control plans CTQ across all products of PnP.

Setup, Operate, Programming Optimizing PnP machines.

Conduct DOE Process validation for new products and materials.

Perform feeder loading , nozzle selection calibration.

Optimize component placement accuracy and speed.

Create modify machine programs using online/offline SW.

Optimize cycle time and improve placement efficiency.

Perform Penalization and coordinate transformation.

Validate BOM , Centroid file and Gerber data before production.

New Model Readiness

Develop Maintain Process documentation, WIs SOPs (Pick n Place / Mounter, SPP, AOI,STI, Reflow)

All new models trail pre-readiness (EVT/ DVT / PVT) , new model trail activities including trial builds process validation.

Load verify machine programs for New Product Trail.

Conduct First Article Inspection.

Partner with NPI, TDG to ensure DFMEA and PFMEA of Pink n Place / Mounter,SPP, AOI,STI, Reflow.

Ensure proper solder paste reflow per component and PCB design requirements

Ensure smooth technology transfer from development to production.

Own ramp-up metrics: yield learning curve, cycle time, scrap reduction.

Quality Excellence

Accountable for first pass yield, final yield and field reliability.

Lead root cause analysis for yield excursions using SPI data , SPC charts , Yield Trends ,FMEA, DOE and failure analysis.

Monitor production yield , defect rates , cycle time and implement corrective / preventive actions.

Collaborate with Quality , NPI Customer to resolve manufacturing Quality issues such as tombstoning , voiding , bridging , cold joints, misalignment , missing components and solder balls.

Partner with Quality team to address customer returns, audits and escalations.

Analyze following defects ( Identify root causes of defects like tombstoning , misalignment , missing components etc. ) and implement corrective actions

Operational Excellence Cost Optimization

Own cost of ownership and productivity improvement initiatives.

Drive Cycle time and line balancing improvements.

Lead process development , validation continuous improvement initiatives ( Kaizen , Poka yoke , Lean Manufacturing )

To ensure Proper line setup , programming , Program version management ( Pick n Place/Mounter )

To ensure compliance with ESD , SafetyIPC standards.

Meet daily production targets OEE goals

Coordinate with production planning , quality maintenance teams

Diagnose and resolve machine alarms and placement defects

Handle feeder related issues , vision alignment errors nozzle problems

Minimize downtime improve machine utilization