About the position
The Electronics & Microelectronics Manufacturing Engineer at APL is responsible for engineering and building electronic circuit assemblies for critical applications in national security, military readiness, and space exploration. This role involves collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to develop process plans and technical capabilities for hardware fabrication, particularly in a high mix, low volume environment. The engineer will lead the development and implementation of processes that optimize the speed and reliability of surface mount technology (SMT) and mixed technology assemblies, contributing to the success of the Lab's missions.
Responsibilities
• Interface with electrical and mechanical engineers to develop process plans for hardware fabrication.
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• Lead the hardware development through surface mount electronics fabrication and microelectronics assembly.
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• Serve as the manufacturing expert in designing and fabricating complex electronic assemblies.
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• Ensure manufacturing outcomes for assigned subsystems meet sponsor's requirements.
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• Design assembly workflows and adjust current workflows as necessary.
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• Perform analyses to ensure hardware meets sponsor's requirements.
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• Recommend new materials and processes to improve performance, quality, cost, and schedule.
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• Evaluate and work with vendors as necessary.
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• Generate, review, and revise standard operating procedures and process plans.
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• Own the development and improvement of processes for high reliability electronic and microelectronic assemblies.
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• Guide and develop fabrication technicians in assembly areas.
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• Program and develop process parameters for automated electronic assembly tools and equipment.
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• Assist with maintenance, calibration, and repairs of tools and equipment.
Requirements
• BS Degree or equivalent in a technical field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience.
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• 3+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment, particularly in a high mix, low volume SMT facility.
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• Experience with microelectronic assemblies and providing guidance for process improvements.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Ability to work collaboratively with partners.
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• Proven process development and improvement skills with knowledge of solder joint characteristics and SMT processing tools and materials.
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• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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• Willingness to learn and improve self and processes.
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• Ability to work in a Class 8 Cleanroom and travel inside the US for up to 5% of the time.
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• Flexibility in work hours during periods of heavy workload.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience building electronic hardware for spacecraft.
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• Experience with IPC J-STD-001FS.
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• 5+ years of experience with microelectronics assemblies.
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• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE).
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• Exposure to manufacturing resource planning (MRP) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems.
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• Basic programming skills.
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• Hold an active Secret security clearance.
Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.