SMT Process Engineer

UTC Fire & Security, a global leader in fire safety and security, makes a real difference in people's lives around the world by helping to keep people and property safe. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we may have the opportunity you've been seeking to work in a dynamic, energetic environment! This role is responsible for engineering support, programming and product support for our 5 SMT lines. This person will execute NPI efforts on all PWB products by providing DFM input to design, writing SMT programs, and defining stencils and other process related hardware. This person will also be responsible for the first pass yield performance of the SMT area and will drive issues identification and resolution to improve quality, lower cost, and increase output. This position has the following primary responsibilities: · Sets up systems to monitor and report quality processes, using SPC to analyze and improve machine utilization and efficiency. Provides engineering support by troubleshooting production problems and effecting timely solutions to maintain the continuity of production flow. Effectively interfaces with manufacturing and support team individuals to design manufacturing/quality processes and improvements within schedule and budgetary parameters. Participates in NPI/DFM review process and provides suggestions to improve manufacturability and cost savings pre-product release. Understands and promotes new manufacturing/quality systems initiatives. Prepares capital appropriation requests when investment is required to support these initiatives. Monitor and debugs new methods and procedures to ensure system efficiencies. Interfaces with design engineering and marketing to effect product design changes and to introduce new products to manufacture. Prepares manufacturing/quality cost estimates and capital appropriation requests to acquire tooling and equipment necessary for manufacture, and quality process control of new product. Reviews and recommends changes to mechanical drawings and process documentation, providing concept drawings and cost estimates. Interfaces with other manufacturing and support groups to address and resolve manufacturing, quality, and engineering issues. Interfaces with vendors and outside sales personnel to evaluate, cost estimate, and select purchase parts and vendor tooling. Implements production layouts and ergonomic workstations addressing work flow, safety, and quality requirements. Bachelors degree in Electrical field or related field or a commensurate level of related experience. Two or more years specifically related experience in an SMT manufacturing environment with expertise in X-ray, AOI and BGA rework techniques. Juki and Panasonic SMT machine experience, including programming is highly desired. Working knowledge of quality systems and standards. Working knowledge and experience in various quality tools (SPC, Pareto, capability studies, etc.) UTC Fire & Security's portfolio of fire safety and security solutions delivers safety and peace of mind to more than one million customers in 35 different countries. A wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, UTC Fire & Security is a $5.8 billion company with more than 43,000 employees worldwide. United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. http://www.utcjobs.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=1909031&user_id