NPI Process Engineer

SynQor seeks a NPI Process Engineer to be responsible for providing technical support to the New Product Introduction team. The NPI Process Engineer will be a member of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and will work closely with R&D, NPI, and manufacturing teams. The engineer’s primary responsibility is to evaluate and improve manufacturing and assembly processes, and methods from early design stages through the introduction to the manufacturing process. The NPI Process Engineer will take part in/have an aerial view of all aspects of the product lifecycle from development to manufacturing and will be a key person in moving the NPI production capabilities forward.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure successful SMT runs for new product by analyzing past run data and coordinating support and experiments as required for upcoming runs.
• Evaluate solder reflow profiles for new product, qualify new profiles.
• Manage the quality of NPI SMT runs including new component machine programming, solder paste application, solder reflow, and overall success of the run.
• Collect data to drive process or design improvement and root cause corrective action during and after new product builds.
• Stakeholder in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) process for new product.
• Analyze manufacturability of new product comparing to process standards.
• Recommend engineering design or process changes as needed.
• Coordinate and serve as liaison between engineering teams and project coordinators.
• Manage, evaluate, and resolve any production problems that arise.

Education & Experience:

• A technical degree (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Engineering Technology) or equivalent work experience in electronics manufacturing is required. 
• 3+ years manufacturing experience required.
  

Required Skills:

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes used in the electronics manufacturing industry. Examples include knowledge of SMT placement, reflow soldering, thru-hole soldering, and hand assembly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple ongoing tasks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

SynQor is a world-class supplier of DC/DC power converters and AC/DC power conversion solutions. Our products are designed to exceed the rigorous quality and performance requirements of today's leading-edge communications, computing, medical, industrial, and military applications. Our Boxborough headquarters houses our Executive Committee, Finance Group, Human Resources, IT, Sales, Marketing, Various Engineering Departments, and Manufacturing Process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.