Process Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials Engineering, or related technical field.
- Senior-Level Manufacturing Experience: Substantial process engineering experience in PCB fabrication, PCBA, SMT assembly, or electronics manufacturing within a high-volume production environment, incl
- PCBA Process Expertise: Advanced working knowledge of solder paste printing, component placement, reflow profiling, wave/selective soldering, cleaning, inspection, rework, and test-related process con
- Quality and Reliability: Strong knowledge of IPC workmanship standards, ESD controls, quality systems, statistical process control, process capability, control plans, and electronics manufacturing bes
- Analytical Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze SPC trends, first-pass yield, equipment utilization, capacity, defect Pareto data, scrap, rework, and downtime to determine root causes and
- Improvement Methods: Hands-on experience using 5 Why, fishbone diagrams, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma methods to lead measurable process improvements.
- NPI and Qualification: Experience leading manufacturing readiness, DFM reviews, process validation, equipment and product qualification, risk assessment, and high-volume production ramp-up.
- Equipment and Tooling: Experience qualifying production equipment and developing or improving SMT stencils, tooling, fixtures, jigs, pallets, and carriers, including maintenance, calibration, verifica
- Technical Documentation: Ability to create and control clear SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, flow maps, qualification reports, troubleshooting guides, and manufacturing control docume
- Software and Data: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with manufacturing systems, statistical analysis tools, MES/ERP platforms, or data visualization tools used for process monitoring a
- Leadership and Collaboration: Strong communication, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence production, quality, test, maintenance, supply chain, d
- Production Support: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, respond to urgent production needs, make sound technical decisions, and drive actions to closure wi
Full description
Power the Future with us!
SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), is a global leader in high-performance smart energy technology, with over 5000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of products installed in over 133 countries.
Our diverse product offering comprises intelligent solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and complete home energy management ecosystems.
By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, we strive to create a world where clean, green energy from the sun is the primary source of power for our homes, businesses, and just about everywhere we thrive.
We are currently seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Austin. This role provides senior-level technical leadership for front-end (FE) production processes, with responsibility for process stability, equipment utilization, quality, cost, and readiness for high-volume manufacturing. The Process Engineer will lead complex problem-solving, equipment and product qualification, continuous improvement, and new product introduction initiatives in a production environment involving PCB fabrication and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA).
Location: Austin, TX
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Production Process Leadership: Own, develop, document, and continuously improve PCB fabrication and PCBA production processes, including SMT, solder paste printing, component placement, reflow, wave/selective soldering, cleaning, inspection, and test-related process controls.
- FE Production Performance: Ensure front-end production output and maximum equipment utilization are achieved at expected quality and cost by monitoring throughput, cycle time, downtime, capacity, yield, scrap, and rework performance.
- Root Cause and Corrective Action: Lead structured root cause investigations and corrective actions for FE defects and complex PCBA issues, including solder defects, placement errors, opens, shorts, tombstoning, bridging, contamination, insufficient wetting, and delamination.
- Equipment and Product Qualification: Plan and execute equipment, process, material, tooling, and product qualifications; establish acceptance criteria, validate capability, document results, and support release to production.
- NPI and Mass Production Readiness: Lead manufacturing readiness for new product introduction and production ramp-up, partnering with design engineering, quality, test, operations, and supply chain on DFM reviews, process validation, risk reduction, product qualification, capacity, and scalable production controls.
- Process Controls and Documentation: Define and maintain critical process parameters, control plans, SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, process flow maps, risk assessments, FMEAs, and production standards to ensure repeatable and compliant operations.