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R26-0008 - Process Engineer

Milpitas, CA, US • Posted 7 days ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $115,000.00 - 125,000.00 per year

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Skills

Organized
Process Control
Research
Manufacturing Engineering
Interfaces
Process Engineering
Productivity
Capacity Management
New Product Introduction
NPI
Product Launch
MASS
Bill Of Materials
Design For Manufacturability
DFA
Process Flow
Management
Printers
SPI
Pick
Optimization
Preventive Maintenance
Continuous Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
FMEA
KPI
OEE
Regulatory Compliance
IPC
Documentation
Enterprise Resource Planning
MES
Supply Chain Management
Research and Development
Auditing
Technical Training
Soft Skills
Decision-making
Communication
Project Management
Innovation
Leadership
Collaboration
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
PCB
Assembly
SMT
Manufacturing
Statistical Process Control

Summary

USI/Asteelflash is actively looking for a highly organized and talented Process Engineer to help support the Engineering activities at our location in Milpitas, CA. The Process Engineer is responsible for performing assigned engineering duties involving manufacturing process control, troubleshooting, and research of manufacturing quality issues. Assists manufacturing engineering with process development. Interfaces with manufacturing and engineering during the development, installation, and maintenance of improved manufacturing methods and controls. This position is 100% onsite.

About The JobLocation: Milpitas, CA [Onsite]

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Responsibilities:

Process Development & Optimization

Develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes for PCBA assembly (SMT, box build).
Optimize production line layouts for efficiency and productivity.
Define process parameters and control methods.
Conduct time studies and capacity analysis.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Support product launch activities from prototype to mass production.
Review Gerber files, BOMs, and assembly drawings for manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
Create process flow charts, work instructions, and control plans.
Coordinate pilot runs and process validation.

Equipment & Tooling Management

Select and validate SMT equipment (printers, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow ovens, AOI).
Support programming and optimization of equipment such as:
- SMT lines (e.g., equipment from companies like ASMPT, Panasonic, Fuji Corporation)
- Wave machines (e.g., Electrovert, SEHO, ERSA)
- Conformal coating systems (e.g., PVA, Nordson)
Ensure preventive maintenance plans are in place.
Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Analyze defects and implement corrective actions (8D, RCA, FMEA).
Monitor KPIs such as FPY, OEE, yield, scrap, and cycle time.
Implement poka-yoke and mistake-proofing solutions.

Documentation & Compliance

Develop SOPs, process instructions, and engineering change documentation.
Ensure compliance with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610).
Maintain process documentation in ERP/MES systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with production, quality, supply chain, and R&D teams.
Interface with customers for technical discussions and audits.
Provide technical training to operators and technicians.

Requirements:

Education/Qualification

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent level of knowledge normally obtained through completion of a BS degree.

Experience (Years & Fields)

Requires 4+ years of related experience.

Skills/Competencies

Soft Skills:

Decision making
Communication
Project management
Innovation
Leadership
Teamwork skills
Problem-solving skills

Technical Skills:

PCB assembly build processes
SMT process
Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing
PTH knowledge
Statistical process control

The expected pay rate for this position is $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 depending on specific skills and work experience.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10199309
Position Id: 3878fb76c1b51ed9f706f022d1634b3d
Posted 7 days ago

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