Process Engineer (SMT Pick & Place Program)

Celestica (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

Celestica enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in aerospace and defense, communications, enterprise, healthtech, industrial, semiconductor capital equipment, and smart energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. A leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services. With talented teams across North America, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers. The Celestica Thailand facility has been established since 1995. Being Celestica’s biggest manufacturing site globally, we employ more than 5,000 employees. Our highly skilled teams produce high technology, high quality products for customers in the communications and enterprise market segments. With unrivalled expertise in high-mix low-volume manufacturing, direct fulfillment, reverse logistics and test development, we enable our customers to realize greater value, potential and outcomes.

About this position

We are seeking a skilled SMT Pick-and-Place Process Engineer to design and optimize SMT (Surface Mount Technology) lines, specifically focusing on the Pick-and-Place process and programming. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SMT processes and a strong technical background to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize SMT lines with a focus on the Pick-and-Place process and programming.
• Create and adjust programs for Pick-and-Place equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Configure machines, including setting up basic program environments.
• Define the origin of reference coordinates, considering the gap between the board’s coordinate origin and the chip component’s origin.
• Manage component databases, including creating and storing multiple component databases as needed.
• Maintain feeder databases, similar to component databases, and select as required.
• Specify circuit board requirements, including board size and connection methods.
• Adjust the size of circuit boards according to conveyor belt width and transfer distance, and support equipment based on board thickness.
• Handle multi-panel products by inputting component positions for one panel and automatically copying them to other panels.
• Correct board offsets using reference points on the board to adjust patch coordinates.
• Train and support production staff on Pick-and-Place procedures and best practices.
• Analyze data and generate reports to monitor process performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Pick-and-Place technologies and incorporate them into the processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in SMT process engineering, with a focus on Pick-and-Place processes and programming.
• Strong knowledge of Pick-and-Place equipment and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Experience with specific Pick-and-Place equipment brands and models.
• Certification in SMT process engineering or related fields.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for Pick-and-Place processes.