Process Engineer

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead and execute experiments to identify key process variables using DOE type methodologies or other analytical methods.
• Develop standard manufacturing best practices, parameters, process windows, and work instructions that improve the Samtec assembly process.
• Use Six Sigma DMAIC process to determine root cause / solutions to process challenges.
• Use statistical methods to conduct process capability studies to determine if process is meeting key process requirements.
• Development process criteria to determine if raw cable design / process changes are ready for full volume production.
• Provide general guidance, direction, and support to other engineering and operations teams that improves the assembly process.
• Collect and interpret data from other technical and operating staff involved.
• Perform engineering calculations applying the principles of physics and mathematics for process or equipment, including conceptual, scheme, and detail design.
• Provide technical inputs for incident investigation considering an integral perspective (manpower, method, machines, materials, and measurement), documenting problem, root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Develop / research new manufacturing methods that help advance the assembly process long term.
• Become a technical expert for processes and equipment in order to be key contributor during design reviews and prototype / development phases of new products.
• Responsible for programming, creating and documenting a process with procedures for automated and non-automated equipment sets.
• Responsible for material tracking and data compilation of assembly processes for alpha and beta product builds.
• Guides, manages, and provides feedback on tooling required for new products and processes.
• Participates and drives FMEA and PFMEAs where applicable.

Required Experience

Education

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and / or gender identity / expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

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