AT- Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Burnsville, Minnesota at Pro-Active Engineering, LLC

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Position Summary:
Generate accurate programs for production equipment including SMT equipment, Automated Optical Inspection, selective soldering, laser, reflow ovens and the like. Maintains part databases and programs.
Create the process details sheets and work instructions which give detailed instructions to the assemblers and machine operators on how to setup and build each order.
Perform, assist and train team members on processes, equipment and corrective and preventative maintenance of the equipment and facility.

Core Values: As an employee you should be aware of the and practice the Analog Technologies (Analog) Core Values:
• Integrity
• Engagement
• Innovation
• Relationship
• Judgement
• Time
• Environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates and maintains the machine programs using Gerbers or CAD in CAM software or directly on the machine.
Generate kit lists to aid in offline setup

Provide DFM feedback on programs for the customer.

Create packages in the CAM Library.

Determine and understand optimal methods of placing parts

Troubleshoot machine programs in case of problems.

Creates the process details, setup sheets and work instruction:

Creates detailed process information on the set up, machines, settings and materials used providing specific operations. Examples include, but are not limited to, SMT program names, which type of solder and flux used, correct reflow oven profile, and how the inspection process should be performed.

Create setup documentation including fiducial locations for the stencil and Program, board orientation and special instructions including glue dot locations.

Design and order stencils and tooling.

Design stencils in accordance with industry “best practices” and design rules as assigned by engineering. Identify and quote tooling as required.

Order stencils and production tooling in a timely manner to support production.

Create paste layers from Gerber if they are not available. 6.4 Preventative / Corrective Maintenance:

Perform, assist and train personnel on corrective and preventative equipment maintenance. This includes SMT machines and feeders.

Reviews manufacturers service manuals and records of maintenance problems to determine optimum frequency of preventative maintenance.

Order parts, maintain inventory of required maintenance items, and install parts in a timely fashion to maintain the production schedule.

Aid Engineering in setup, documentation and qualification of equipment

Train Coworkers on equipment and processes.

Maintain QMS compliance with proper documentation and record keeping.

Assist the Quality Manager in correcting and updating the QMS documentation.

Other tasks as assigned by Process Engineering Manager

Qualifications: (Education, Training, Skills, and Experience)

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associates degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience preferred.

Familiarity with electrical components and the operation of the Pick and Place Machine, AOI, wave soldering, selective wave and reflow ovens preferred.

Two or more years’ experience in SMT environment.

Working knowledge and experience programming electronic assembly equipment.

Mydata and Juki SMT equipment and DXP, HLC and Circuit Cam software experience preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work independently, organize, multitask and interpret priorities.

Ability to pay attention to details and be thorough. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedural manuals and documentation.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees in the organization.

Proficient in Word and Excel. Working knowledge of Analog - ERP system preferred

Physical Parameters:

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Must be able to work comfortably in an area with moderate background noise.

Compensation and Benefits:
Analog Technologies offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

Analog Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.