Drives Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Summary

Job Description

As a Drives Manufacturing Engineer your role would focus on designing improving and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient high-quality and cost-effective production. They work closely with design production and quality teams to enhance product manufacturability streamline workflows and implement automation where necessary.

The individual is responsible for:

• Supporting Design Review from Manufacturing perspective.
• Reviewing and Approving engineering drawings before production.
• Process development for electronic assemblies PCBs and components.
• Optimization by lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Production support and troubleshooting by identifying production issues and working with operators and technicians to improve workflow and minimize downtime.
• Select install and maintain manufacturing equipment such as SMT (surface mount technology) wave soldering and automated testing machines.
• Implement robotics and automation to streamline production.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 IPC standards 5S and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D and design engineers to optimize PCB layouts and component placement for manufacturability.
• Develop and implement test procedures (ICT functional testing and reliability testing).
• Optimize material usage and minimize costs through process improvements.
• Document and report process and KPIs.

Technical Attributes and Experience

• Experience in materials management procurement or inventory control.
• Proficiency in PLM Tools
• Knowledge of ECAD tools (Altium) and PCB Production files
• Knowledge of CAD (Creo preferrable) and how to design/review jigst/tools for manufacturing
• GD&T and tolerance stacking
• Design For Manufacturability for Electronics (DFM)
• Knowledge of production of electronics
  • Production IPC Class 3 PCBs
  • Production of baseboards Laminates stickup reviews etc.
  • Components pick-place and assembly traceability processes
  • SMT process J STD 001 specially with BGAs
  • THT Process wave solder selective solder
  • Conformal Coating Staking underfill
  • Leaded vs. Lead-Free process impacts
  • Sintering
  • Inspection

• AOI Soder Inspection
• Xray 3D Xray
• IPC A 610 inspection quality criteria

• Experience on Production Planning (Production Flow) and Assembly Line Planning
• Knowledge of Box-Build processes (Electronic Assemblies)

• FA (design for assembly) process

• Knowledge of Design of Acceptance Tests Procedure (ATP) Tools (automated test equipment)
  • ATP Commissioning (End-of-Line tests)
  • Design for testability
• Management of Electronic Components (BOM review)
  • Obsolescence alternate parts etc
  • Change Notices Change orders etc.
  • Storage and Handling rules of electronic parts (humidity ESD etc)
• Quality Criteria AS9100
• Basic knowledge of mechanical parts production used in electronic assemblies (suppliers manufacturing processes review)
  • Machining die-cast cold forge
  • Injection Molding and transfer molding processes
  • Laser Welding
• Advantage worked in production of inverters or other power electronic components (DC/DCs Chargers etc.) in aerospace automotive or railway industries.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with EV Traction Inverters
• Knowledge of ARP4754A and DO-254 processes ARP 4761 DO-160 test methods
• Experience with Altium Spice MATLAB Simulink

Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level)

• Bachelors in electrical engineering electronic engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a similar role position. Preferably specialized in electric motor manufacturing automotive or aerospace applications.
• Strong problem-solving abilities attention to detail and the capability to manage multiple engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and in team settings.
• Strong understanding of electronic components circuits and signal integrity.
• Experience in process optimization automation and production management.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks AutoCAD) and manufacturing software (ERP/MRP systems).
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) FMEA and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of materials machining welding and assembly processes.
• Experience with lean manufacturing Six Sigma and continuous improvement techniques.

Additional Job Details

Technical T3

Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational functional and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results using practical technical principles
Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area
Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.
Works on smaller less complex projects/assignments
Communication & Influence
Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
May influence employees within own job area at an operational level
Innovation & Complexity
Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes procedures or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams
Leadership & Talent Management
May provide guidance help with training and review work of entry-level employees
May lead parts of less complex projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
Requires a bachelors degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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