Process Engineer - SMT

Process Engineer - SMT / Automotive Lighting

Hillsboro, New Hampshire, United States - OSI USA Danvers

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.

• 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, tomb stoning, 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.

• 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.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact the local Recruiter, Hiring Manager or HR Manager in the location in which you are applying for.