Assembly Process SME (Mechanical) Advisor

Summary

Owns new SMT and advanced SMT process development at the site: fine pitch, high density interconnect, mixed VIPPO, advanced spacing and the rework capability that goes with them. Develops, qualifies and proves the process on real product, then hands a qualified process to the site to run.

Detailed Description

• Develop and qualify new SMT processes: paste, placement, reflow, inspection and rework, with process window and Cpk.
• Own the technical resolution of advanced spacing, mixed VIPPO on both sides, and the associated rework capability.
• Execute manufacturability POCs on the SMT line against agreed success criteria.
• Evaluate new SMT equipment, materials and inspection technology with Roadmapping and Advanced Manufacturing.
• Support NPI builds through SMT: troubleshoot defects, drive yield recovery and record the evidence.
• Feed SMT capability data into the capability matrix and directly into the DFM rule set.
• Support the site in converting the qualified process into PFMEA, control plan and work instructions.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• SMT process development and qualification reports with Cpk
• advanced spacing and mixed VIPPO capability evidence
• POC records
• equipment and material evaluation
• capability matrix and DFM input.

Physical Demands

• Incumbent will perform the duties of this position in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• May require occasional travel.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.