Process Engineer - SMT / Automotive Lighting
Job description Responsibilities: As an Engineer for the Auxiliary / Solid State Lighting teams, you will directly impact the production of lamps going out to market. This role is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes for automotive lighting products to be delivered to our OEM & retail customers. You will contribute to: Develop, implement, and maintain SMT manufacturing processes to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets. Program and optimize SMT equipment (pick-and-place machines, stencil printers, reflow ovens, AOI/AXI). Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions for defects such as solder bridging, tombstoning, misalignment, and insufficient solder. Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, and process control plans. Lead process capability studies and implement statistical process control (SPC). Collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability (DFM) of new products. Select solder paste, stencils, nozzles, and other materials to optimize yield and reliability. Support new product introductions (NPI) from prototype to full-scale production. Train operators and technicians on SMT best practices and equipment use. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase line efficiency, reduce scrap, and improve quality. Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, etc.) and ESD control requirements. Required profile Who we are looking for Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or manufacturing engineering 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in an electronics manufacturing or SMT environment. Automotive industry experience preferred, but not necessary. Experience with Lean/5S principles preferred, but not necessary Must be reliable and detail-oriented. Company description Sense the power of light ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. "Sense the power of light" - our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies. Your new responsibilities About OSRAM SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting OSRAM SYLVANIA, together with OSRAM GmbH, is the world leader in automotive lighting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket. The company's global automotive lighting division has its principal North American operations in Hillsboro, N.H., with nearly 500 employees. What we offer ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.
