PCB Plating Manufacturing Engineer

PCB & Plating Manufacturing Engineer

Organizational Relationship:  Reports to Jay Sparling, Quality Manager.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for automation, process development and production support activities relating to chemical processes used to produce ceramic printed circuit boards.  This includes application engineering of processes developed by suppliers that are planned for use at Remtec, installation of these processes and or equipment, establishment of operating conditions to produce Remtec product and daily monitoring of process conditions.  The PCB & Plating Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate across the organization on efforts involving design for manufacturability and cost savings.   The PCB & Plating Manufacturing Engineer will also be responsible for overseeing the throughput efficiency and safety of current manufacturing processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define & document production process flow charts & procedures (general & by-product)
• Assist with root cause analysis efforts, determine corrective actions, and facilitate implementation
• Execute process capability studies for Design for manufacturability/cost (DFM, DFC)
• Research availability of chemical processes to meet Remtec technology needs
• Design & procurement of production tooling
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program for production equipment and tooling
• Support the development of new process methods and materials
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and transition to manufacturing
• New equipment specification, procurement, and qualification
• Process control and yield improvement.
• Define, acquire, process, present, and interpret data/ information necessary to monitor all aspects of the manufacturing process
• Develop and mentor team members to effectively apply LEAN Six Sigma principles, tools, and techniques in their regular work activities.

Minimum Job Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering or Sciences
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in the electronics, microelectronics, PCB or plating industries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Background in Computer Controlled Equipment & Equipment Maintenance
• Experience with LEAN and Six Sigma programs and visual factory management techniques.
• Experience with Failure Modes, Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Strong project management and structured problem solving with the ability to make data-based decisions.
• Excellent PC Skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MRP systems, SPC systems – experience with Epicor a plus

Qualifications Preferred:

• Printed Circuit Board etching or plating experience is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred

Candidate has capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.