Process Engineer

Amphenol Printed Circuits•Nashua, NH

29d

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for printed circuit boards (PCBs). This role ensures the production of high-quality PCBs through improving process efficiency, maintaining equipment, and adhering to quality standards. The PCB process engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, introduce new technologies, and support continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Excellent problem solving, communication and leadership skills.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge.
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to driving excellence.
Working knowledge of printed circuit board manufacturing.
Proficiency in process monitoring tools and improvement methods (e.g., SPC, FMEA, DOE, RCA, Process Capability Analysis, MSA).
Proficiency in statistics and statistical software such as Minitab.
Familiarity with CAD/CAM tools.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or related methods.
Experience with advanced PCB technologies (e.g., HDI, RF, Flex, Rigid Flex, Book Binders).

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and improve PCB processes.
Optimize production workflows, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards.
Serve as the primary owner of your respective processes with a general knowledge of your internal customers.
Monitor process performance metrics (yield, cycle time, quality, rework) and take proactive steps to resolve issues.
Act as the point of contact for process-related decisions, changes, and optimizations.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and purchase PCB manufacturing equipment to improve capability and/or reduce cost.
Ensure calibration and preventative maintenance schedules are followed to extend the lifetime of the equipment and reduce downtime.
Ensure compliance with customer and product specifications by monitoring and reacting to critical process inputs and outputs.
Identify and execute effective corrective actions to address scrap/rework events.
Investigate and resolve process related defects using root cause analysis tools such as Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) or Design of Experiments (DOE).
Maintain detailed process documentation; this includes short sheets (SS), standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, and process control plans. Focus should be on clear language with poka-yoke (mistake proofing) methods where possible.
Lead both cross functional and targeted continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.