| Location | Chester, CT |
Description: Duties and ResponsibilitiesCreates and maintains SMT machine programs utilizing established programming standards and best practices.Updates machine programs to support Engineering Change Notifications ECNs product revisions and SMT line changes.Provides technical support to SMT production personnel during equipment setup operation and product changeovers.Troubleshoots programming issues machine errors and component placement discrepancies to minimize downtime and improve product quality.Monitors SMT equipment performance and recommends process improvements to increase efficiency quality and throughput.Assists in the development and maintenance of programs for production equipment including placement machines routers reflow ovens wave solder systems and selective solder systems.Supports new product development via SR activities by creating initial machine programs and validating manufacturing processes and updating JiraDGS.Collaborates with Engineering to provide Design for Manufacturability DFM feedback and recommendations for process improvements.Applies intermediate to advanced technical skills to independently perform assigned tasks and resolve routine manufacturing challenges.Utilizes analytical problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement corrective actions related to SMT programming and equipment operation.Maintains documentation related to machine programs equipment settings and process improvements.Assists with training and supporting SMT operators and technicians on programming-related processes and equipment operation.Communicates concerns ideas and improvement opportunities to leadership engineering maintenance and quality teams.Supports continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality delivery and cost objectives.All Employees ShallComply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirementsReport to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazardsAttend scheduled EH&S training programActively support the organizations efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plansRecommend improved EH&S practicesMust be able to communicate effectively with co-workers supervisors and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelens Employee Handbook."This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Companys discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason at all with or without notice.Education and Experience Experience with SMT programming SMT manufacturing processes or automated electronics assembly equipment preferredAbility to read and interpret assembly drawings schematics Bills of Material BOMs process documentation and engineering changesStrong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skillsExperience working with SMT equipment machine software and manufacturing support systems preferredStrong attention to detail and commitment to product qualityAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentEffective communication and teamwork skillsSelf-motivated with a continuous improvement mindsetProficient computer skills and ability to learn new software applicationsHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred but not requiredPrior manufacturing experience preferred but not requiredPhysical demands and abilitiesAble to lift up to 35 poundsRegularly performs repetitive tasksAble to stand for entire shiftRegularly possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accuratelySpecific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focusReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.