Process Engineer

SYSGRATION AMERICA CORPORATION•Plano, TX

18d

About The Position

The Process Engineer develops, supports, validates, and continuously improves manufacturing processes after SMT assembly. Processes include conformal coating, dispensing, potting, mechanical assembly, box build, depaneling, torque, press-fit, labeling, packaging, and DIP. The role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, NPI, and customer teams to ensure processes are capable, repeatable, efficient, and compliant with customer and quality requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing experience and knowledge of electronics assembly and mechanical integration, and can develop fixtures, define process parameters, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and lead continuous improvement. The role also supports prototype, NPI, pilot, and production launch activities; contributes DFM/DFA recommendations; and maintains process documentation and quality controls. It requires collaboration across teams in a fast-paced EMS environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, backend manufacturing, mechanical assembly, process engineering, or related manufacturing engineering activities.
Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing and assembly processes.
Ability to read engineering drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing specifications.
Experience developing and validating manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of torque, mechanical assembly, adhesives, coatings, dispensing, curing, PFMEA, Control Plan, root-cause analysis, and process validation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and NPI teams.
Ability to support multiple products and priorities in a fast-paced EMS environment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to collaborate with HQ and local leadership.
Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with conformal coating, assembly, box build, dispensing, potting, or related processes.
EMS experience.
CAD experience.
Bilingual English/Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Develop, validate, maintain, and optimize backend manufacturing processes, including conformal coating, dispensing, potting, UV/thermal curing, mechanical assembly, box build, torque-controlled assembly, press-fit, depaneling/route, labeling/marking, packaging, and DIP.
Define and control process parameters, recipes, sequences, and acceptance criteria.
Develop assembly methods, workstation requirements, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing sequences.
Troubleshoot backend manufacturing defects and process-related production issues.
Improve quality, productivity, ergonomics, cycle time, scrap, and rework.
Develop and optimize coating programs, spray paths, masking methods, coating thickness, and curing parameters.
Support dispensing and potting process development, including material handling, mixing, application, and curing requirements.
Troubleshoot coating, dispensing, adhesion, curing, and material-related defects.
Support prototype builds, NPI activities, pilot builds, and production launches.
Review product designs and provide Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) recommendations.
Develop process flows, work instructions, tooling requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, process qualification, and production readiness reviews.
Work with Maintenance Engineering on equipment-related issues while maintaining ownership of process parameters and manufacturing requirements.
Analyze recurring defects and manufacturing trends and lead or support root-cause and corrective/preventive action activities.
Support internal and customer quality audits and ensure processes comply with customer, engineering, quality, and workmanship requirements.
Develop and maintain Work Instructions, SOPs, Process Specifications, Process Parameters, Troubleshooting Guides, PFMEA, Control Plans, and engineering documentation.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.