Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Process Engineer

Position Summary:

The Process Engineer I works under the direct supervision Director of Engineering. Process engineers provide support to their leadership throughout the design and development phase, make calculations and prepare plans for projects, and oversee and provide reports on progress and issues that arise during the project and product lifecycles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct root cause analysis on failures, identify solutions, and implement preventive measures.
• Participated in Tech and Design Reviews of existing and new product introduction (NPI).
• Strong mechanical background with focus on automation, understanding of electrical engineering and machine programming
• Act as a cross-functional team member to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Participate in new equipment evaluation and procurement and author and perform product and process validations.
• Collaborated with maintenance team to develop preventive maintenance plans.
• Provide feedback and technical support to customers on design and manufacturability issues.
• Analyze and review PCB data and panelizations to ensure compliance.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and specification sheets
• Develop Plans and Calculations within engineering project.
• Draw blueprints and structural diagrams for correction and approval. 
• Make necessary calculations and estimates.
• Design and/or fabricate custom fixtures to streamline the assembly
• Provide feedback and technical support to customers 
• Act as a liaison between production supervisors and management to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Participate in technical and design reviews to support continuous improvement and new product introduction (NPI).
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure process consistency and compliance with safety protocols.
• Provide real-time technical support during manufacturing operations to reduce downtime and enhance productivity.
• Develop manufacturing processes and work instructions for PCB and electro-mechanical assemblies. 
• Interface with quality control teams and assist in inspections, repairs, and rework of PCBs and assemblies according to industry standards.
• Manage Project Workflow. Provide direct day-to-day support and oversight of project elements. 
• Serve as liaisons between engineering and other departments. 
• Develop project schedules and deliverable timelines under the supervision of more experienced engineers.
• Provide Engineering Support direct or indirect to other engineers/engineering teams. Gathering data, submitting documentation. 
• Prepare Project Reports and presents them to engineers and other personnel. Compare project schedules and budgets to expectations and report on any potential delays or issues that arise during project. 
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Team Members as needed.
• Provide guidance to inspection personnel.

Qualifications: 

• Able to successfully perform mathematical and physics calculations
• Project planning and drafting skills are essential

• Project management is a plus
• Problem-solving skills with ability to devise technical and creative solutions to a variety of issues that may arise to prevent delays and keep projects moving
• Team coordination with team member is essential.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Proficiency with working knowledge of Microboard’s Shop Floor Tracking System (Aegis) software is preferred. 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of component identification is required.
• Individuals must pass the Component ID and IPC-A-610 Solder Inspection Trainings. 

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and speak English fluently. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E): 

Specific items of clothing and/or equipment may be required to perform certain functions and operations. Any of the following three serve as sufficient criteria in determining the need for P.P.E. compliance with:

• Microboard policy.
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) stipulations.
• OSHA regulations generally.