Process Technician - Electronic Assembly 

Due to the continued growth in the electronics industry our client requires a Process Technician to support the production team to achieve the requirements of their customers needs.

Responsibilities

This role is the front-line support for production issues, and is also responsible for machine programming, as well as supporting improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

• Support manufacturing to ensure the clients product is being manufactured in accordance with standards following Lean practices.  
• Resolve issues impacting production green light time (for example issues with equipment, material, or process), or escalate to appropriate engineer following escalation process.
• Support implementation of product/process improvements, such as adjusting factory layouts, implementing new equipment, optimizing existing equipment, etc.
• Attend and participate in daily production tier meetings.
• Support products throughout their life cycle, developing and/or implementing changes as needed.
  
  • Make suggestions for product and process improvements, and work with various personnel to implement.
  • Use methodical problem-solving approach to resolve repeating issues.
  • Implement and communicate engineering changes. Examples may include changes to tooling, machine programs, build instructions, etc.
  • Understand and support production tooling needs and order replacements as needed.
• Support new product developments and product transfers between factories or between shifts:
  
  • Take an active role when requested in prototype, pre-production, or qualification builds.
  • Assist in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) assessments and ensure that they are appropriately documented and communicated.
  • Support development of processes that are safe, repeatable, and reliably meet design requirements.
  • Design, build and implement needed workstations and tooling.
• Perform work responsibilities as assigned by Production, Mfg. engineering or MPOG which could include:
• Time studies, data collection, running trials and experiments.
• Be flexible, open to change, and ready to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadership needed to meet customer, department, or factory needs/expectations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics Technology, Robotics, Computer, or related major; or actively pursuing.
• Knowledge of circuit board assembly and components preferred. Surface Mount Technology (SMT) & Through Hole (TH).
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the programming of equipment such as component placement, soldering, automated inspection, encapsulation, etc.
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and learning technical concepts.
• Solid understanding of PC tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Glovia.
• Ability to interact with a variety of personnel in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to successfully participate as a member of a team.
• Consistently complete quality work in a timely manner.
• Good technical writing and verbal communication skills required. Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Regularly and reliably work scheduled hours, flexibility to work overtime as business need dictates.
• Physical requirements include the ability to:
  
  • Lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
  • Distinguish and identify wire colours.
  • Ability to work with odors.
• Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work area in accordance with the clients Safety Policy.
• The client does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.