Assembly Process Engineer
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
Serve as a technical expert in assembly processes responsible for developing and optimizing assembly of complex components to meet quality efficiency and cost objectives. This role requires strong knowledge of errorproofing methods robotic automation and bilingual communication skills (English/Mandarin) are preffered to reduce defects and support collaboration with global technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Process Development
Define and refine assembly parameters (e.g. torque press force) through structured experiments to achieve high firstpass yield.
Optimize fixture and tooling designs using CAD/CAE tools to ensure stability ergonomics and repeatability.
Equipment & Automation
Lead commissioning and integration of automated equipment and robotic systems including vision inspection and servocontrolled stations to reach target equipment effectiveness.
Validate new production equipment during trials and provide improvement feedback before full release.
Quality Control
Apply statistical process control techniques and capability analysis to monitor key characteristics and maintain consistent quality.
Lead structured rootcause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
New Project Support
Provide designformanufacturability input participate in risk analyses and support product and process qualification for new programs.
Continuous Improvement
Implement errorproofing solutions such as sensors and interlocks and lead Lean or Six Sigma activities to improve yield and reduce waste.
Collaboration & Training
Address customer and internal quality concerns with clear technical reports and action plans and train shopfloor teams on standardized work and procedures.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Industrial or a closely related engineering discipline.
Experience: 3 years in assembly process or manufacturing engineering; experience with highvolume or electronics/module assembly is a plus.
Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt IATF 16949 Auditor PMP preferred.
Skills:
Proficient with 3D CAD tools and data analysis/visualization software; capable of bilingual communication for global collaboration.
Strong knowledge of robotic automation assembly tooling and errorproofing concepts.
Attributes: Analytical handson problem solver who can thrive in fastpaced productiondriven environments.
Additional Information
Willingness to support extended hours during trials launches or critical production events.
Role involves work in a production environment with noise and fluids; appropriate safety and electrostaticprotection equipment will be provided.
Rolespecific training on customer standards and development systems will be available after hire.