What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Assembly Programmer position at Crystal Group?
Job Description:
Company Information:
At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.
Job Summary:
The Automation Assembly Programmer must be able to efficiently program and oversee equipment used in the area, including SMT (Surface Mount Technology) line (ASM), conformal coat, selective solder machines, and board wash machines. The SA Programmer will also assist with preventive maintenance, provide real time program troubleshooting, and communicate fixturing needs – which will include working with equipment vendors and industrial engineering to maximize equipment availability.
Essential Functions
- Program equipment for new parts or for changes to existing parts.
- Verify that the finished product meets quality standards, as designated on the drawings
- Determines the sequence of operations needed to safely and efficiently manufacture a quality product
- Creates documents for each board that is programmed on the staking machine, showing what fixtures to use and any additional pertinent information for running on the line.
- Perform preventive maintenance and assist with machine issues/repairs
- Must be able to closely work with engineering on design/documentation issues and recommend improvements for manufacturability and quality
- Maintains documentation folders on the network and accurate production records
- Provides accurate production records to Sub Assembly Leads regarding programming issues and status, fixture status and new technologies
- The SA programmer will support Sub Assembly team when needed, which may include running machine, soldering, building cables, and coating surfaces of circuit boards.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to see objects with small details
- Knowledge in various machine automation is preferred
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to manage multiple task and work in fast paced environment
- Strong analytical skills for trouble shooting and resolving technical issues
- Knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing process
- Understanding of digital and analog electronics
Basic Qualification
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”).
- Associate degree in manufacturing technology or two years of operations/programming experience preferred
EEO Statement
Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Offer Contingency
All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check, physical assessment and drug screen.
