SMT Process Engineer/Manager

POSTED: December 12, 2024
BUSINESS: Vetronix Research Corporation
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
START DATE: Immediate Availability

Founded by a Purdue Alumnus and Headquartered in Hilton Head Island, SC, Vetronix Research Corporation is a recognized leader in the research, design, and manufacture of rugged electronics for mission critical environments including defense, aviation, automation, and specialty vehicles.

Opportunity

We are looking for a SMT Process Engineer/Manager to contribute to our circuit card production efforts in our facility located at the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, Indiana. This position will setup, operate and manage automated SMT equipment for the production of captive and contact assembled electrical products for military, industrial, and commercial applications.

Responsibilities/duties

• Lead and manage a small assembly team in high-mix, low-volume production facility
• Maintain production flows for efficient output, while adhering to quality standards
• Manages day-to-day operations of the PCBA production area that includes production leaders, operators, technicians, and engineers
• Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, yield, and cycle time
• Provides technical guidance to productions staff, troubleshoot issues, and resolve challenges
• Collaborates with R&D and Engineering teams to advise on manufacturability of designs and assist with prototype assembly

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Degree in engineering or technology
• 5+ years of SMT operation, process engineering and management experience
• Proficient in the setup and operation of the following equipment: Stencil Printer, Pick and Place, Reflow conveyor oven, Automated CCA washing machine, and AOI machine
• Working knowledge of electrical testing of printed circuit boards and testing of electrical assemblies
• Experience with IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards
• Ability to be self-directed
• Good time management and communication skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, US Citizen or green card holder

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a low-volume, high-mix production environment
• Practical experience with the basics of electrical testing of printed circuit boards and electrical assemblies
• Work experience managing teams of 2 or more 
• Experience with hybrid circuit card manufacturing

Why work at Vetronix Research?

• Since 1989, Vetronix Research Corporation has been a pioneer in the development and manufacture of electronics architectures and components for critical vehicle and industrial applications
• Opportunity to manufacture electronics that are critical to national security
• Vetronix invests in and maintains the latest electronics manufacturing equipment in all production facilities
• Enjoy comfortable office and laboratory space in West Lafayette, IN, which was named one of the best industrial cities in the US
• Generous compensation and retirement plan
• 100% company paid dental and healthcare for employee and family
• Relocation package

Location

• Northern Indiana, near Purdue Campus
• Address: 3495 Kent Ave. West Lafayette IN, 47906
• Production environment is clean, safe, and climate controlled
• Residents enjoy a balanced mix of suburban and urban environment, as well as being adjacent to Purdue University

Hours

• Full-time, flexible working hours, as permitted by production schedule

Compensation

• Salary $75,000 - $150,000
• 100% company paid dental and healthcare for employee and family
• SEP retirement plan
• Tuition assistance

For more information and to apply please visit https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4050984715