Process Engineering

Tata Electronics -
Assam

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Job details

Qualifications

Electronics Engineering
Bachelor's degree
Assembly
Production planning
Kaizen
Manufacturing
Root cause analysis
Lean manufacturing
Surface mount technology

Full job description

Job ID:

38836

Date:

30 May 2026

Location:

Jagiroad, AS, IN

Department:

Assembly Technology Development

Business:

TSAT India

Role Overview:

SME - Pick n Place / Mounter is responsible for overseeing, optimizing & continuously improving processes to ensure on-time manufacturing with high quality of all ISP Products. Also to handle end to end machine setup , programming , trouble shooting and process optimization in PCB assembly

The role is accountable for process yield, reliability, cost saving while building strong cross functional alignment with NPI & TD, equipment, quality and customer teams.

Responsibilities:

Technology & Process Setup

Define and maintain all process windows, control plans & CTQ across all products of PnP.

Setup, Operate, Programming & Optimizing PnP machines.

Conduct DOE & Process validation for new products and materials.

Perform feeder loading , nozzle selection & calibration.

Optimize component placement accuracy and speed.

Create & modify machine programs using online/offline SW.

Optimize cycle time and improve placement efficiency.

Perform Penalization and coordinate transformation.

Validate BOM , Centroid file and Gerber data before production.

New Model Readiness

Develop & Maintain Process documentation, WIs & SOPs (Pick n Place / Mounter)

All new models trail pre-readiness (EVT/ DVT / PVT) , new model trail activities including trial builds & process validation.

Load & verify machine programs for New Product Trail.

Conduct First Article Inspection.

Partner with NPI, TDG to ensure DFMEA and PFMEA of Pink n Place / Mounter.

Ensure proper solder paste reflow per component and PCB design requirements

Ensure smooth technology transfer from development to production.

Own ramp-up metrics: yield learning curve, cycle time, scrap reduction.

Quality Excellence

Accountable for first pass yield, final yield and field reliability.

Lead root cause analysis for yield excursions using SPI data , SPC charts , Yield Trends ,FMEA, DOE and failure analysis.

Monitor production yield , defect rates , cycle time and implement corrective / preventive actions.

Collaborate with Quality , NPI & Customer to resolve manufacturing & Quality issues such as tombstoning , voiding , bridging , cold joints, misalignment , missing components and solder balls.

Partner with Quality team to address customer returns, audits and escalations.

Analyze following defects ( Identify root causes of defects like tombstoning , misalignment , missing components etc. ) and implement corrective actions

Monitor Placement Quality and defect rates.

Maintain Process documentation & Production reports.

Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization

Own cost of ownership and productivity improvement initiatives.

Drive Cycle time and line balancing improvements.

Lead process development , validation & continuous improvement initiatives ( Kaizen , Poka yoke , Lean Manufacturing )

To ensure Proper line setup , programming , Program version management ( Pick n Place/Mounter )

To ensure compliance with ESD , Safety& IPC standards.

Meet daily production targets & OEE goals

Coordinate with production planning , quality & maintenance teams

Diagnose and resolve machine alarms and placement defects

Handle feeder related issues , vision alignment errors & nozzle problems

Minimize downtime & improve machine utilization

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a technical team member for customers on PCBA Process Topics.

Will be technical team member for customer reviews, technology discussions and risk mitigation plans.

Key Deliverables & KPI

First Pass Yield , RTY and Reliability Performance

Productivity Improvement , Production Target Vs Actual Achievement

Cost Optimization

Customer satisfaction and Audit outcomes.

Placement Accuracy

Education Qualifications

Bachelor in related Engineering Discipline (Preferred Electronics Engineering)

10-12 years’ hands on experience in SMT industry in a similar role ( PnP Programming & Optimization )

Experience in high volume manufacturing environment.

Hands on knowledge of PnP machines ( ASMPT / Fuji / Panasonic )

Deep Understanding of solder paste behavior & thermal profiling

Proficiency in root cause analysis & problem solving tools ( 8D , 5 why , DOE )

Familiar with Lean manufacturing

Strong knowledge of SMT Process Flow

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