Process Engineer

OMEC Smart Card, established in 1994, is a smart card manufacturer with a broad product range that includes smart cards, tags, and tokens. Our work supports markets including financial services, transportation, access control, logistics, hospitality, and more. Representative programs include LA Metro TAP, Washington DC's SmarTrip, Universal Orlando Resort hotel key cards, California State University student IDs, and the Tesla key card. We are committed to quality, practical innovation, and operational improvement. We have helped advance dual-interface technologies for contactless applications and factory automation that reduces repetitive work and workplace hazards. We are also helping move the industry toward more sustainable products through recyclable, recycled-content, bio-sourced, and biodegradable material options. Role Summary Company Overview OMEC Smart Card, established in 1994, is a smart card manufacturer with a broad product range that includes smart cards, tags, and tokens. Our work supports markets including financial services, transportation, access control, logistics, hospitality, and more. Representative programs include LA Metro TAP, Washington DC's SmarTrip, Universal Orlando Resort hotel key cards, California State University student IDs, and the Tesla key card. We are committed to quality, practical innovation, and operational improvement. We have helped advance dual-interface technologies for contactless applications and factory automation that reduces repetitive work and workplace hazards. We are also helping move the industry toward more sustainable products through recyclable, recycled-content, bio-sourced, and biodegradable material options. The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting and continuously improving OMEC Smart Card's manufacturing processes and highly automated production equipment. This is a hands-on engineering role that combines equipment setup, troubleshooting, process optimization, training, and maintenance. Success in this role requires strong engineering fundamentals, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to develop a deep understanding of how each machine and manufacturing process works. The Process Engineer will work closely with Production and Quality to solve problems correctly, improve process performance, and build reliable and repeatable manufacturing methods. Key Responsibilities Set up production equipment, including tooling, mechanical adjustments, machine configuration, and process-parameter adjustments. Perform first-piece inspection and verify that equipment and processes are ready for production. Develop a detailed understanding of assigned equipment, including operating principles, critical parameters, mechanical systems, and common failure modes. Troubleshoot equipment, process, and quality issues; identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions. Improve production and QC processes to increase throughput and yield, reduce defects and downtime, and improve process consistency. Collect and analyze production and quality data to establish baselines and demonstrate the results of process improvements. Document equipment settings, process parameters, troubleshooting findings, and successful improvements to ensure repeatable production. Train production operators and QC personnel on equipment operation, process requirements, inspection standards, and troubleshooting procedures. Perform and support preventive and corrective equipment maintenance, including inspection, adjustment, component replacement, and return-to-production verification. Work closely with Production, Quality, management, equipment suppliers, and other team members to resolve manufacturing issues and implement improvements. Required Qualifications College degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, mechanical systems, measurement, and structured problem-solving. Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work directly with automated production equipment, tooling, fixtures, sensors, and manufacturing processes. Willingness to learn specialized equipment in depth and understand the principles behind how machines and processes operate. Strong attention to detail when working with equipment settings, inspections, quality requirements, and technical documentation. Ability to troubleshoot problems systematically, identify root causes, and verify that corrective actions are effective. Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate production data to support process decisions and demonstrate improvement. Ability to work effectively with operators, QC personnel, engineers, vendors, and management in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Strong ownership and follow-through, with a mindset of doing work correctly and continuously improving both the process and one's own technical knowledge. Preferred Qualifications Experience with RFID products, smart cards, RFID inlays, or related manufacturing processes. Experience with highly automated precision manufacturing equipment. Knowledge or hands-on experience with ultrasonic embedding. Experience with machine-vision systems for inspection, positioning, or measurement. Knowledge of silk-screen printing processes. Working knowledge of ESD prevention and controls. Knowledge of PVC thermal properties and how temperature, pressure, dwell time, and cooling affect PVC manufacturing processes. Experience using structured root-cause analysis, process experiments, or statistical methods to improve manufacturing performance. What Success Looks Like in the First 6-12 Months Independently set up assigned equipment, make appropriate mechanical and parameter adjustments, and establish stable production processes. Develop a strong working knowledge of the operating principles, critical settings, common failure modes, and maintenance requirements of key production equipment. Resolve production and quality problems systematically and implement lasting corrective actions rather than temporary fixes. Complete measurable process improvements that increase throughput or yield, reduce defects or downtime, or improve process consistency, supported by clear before-and-after data. Maintain clear process documentation and effectively train operators and QC personnel on equipment operation and process requirements. Become a dependable technical resource for Production and Quality who works collaboratively, follows issues through to resolution, and continuously identifies practical opportunities for improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr OMEC Smart Card Inc