Sr SMT Engineering Technician - Nights

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

 

Seeking a self-motivated and responsible technician to support quick-turn Greensboro’s Prototype Assembly - Surface Mount Technology (SMT) work center.

This includes but is not limited to Equipment Maintenance, Assembly Order (AO) Reviews, Equipment Programming, Stencil generation/ordering, Process troubleshooting and Continual Improvement opportunities.

The individual must be able to complete equipment and process development projects assigned by the Engineering Supervisor.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively Use ASM Siplace Software. Key Focus on Engineering Reviews of Assembly Orders and Programming of SMT related equipment.
• Design and order of SMT stencils – using GC PowerPlace software.
• Troubleshoot and solve novel to difficult SMT processing issues.
• Perform equipment maintenance (scheduled and unscheduled) to ensure tools are safe and running effectively.                                                                         
• Lead efforts to track down and resolve, downtime, yield, and quality issues.
• Play an active role in continuous improvements focused on cycle-time and quality efforts.
• Have keen attention to detail and the dexterity necessary for working with small SMD components.
• Maintain stencil inventory. 
• Responsible for writing purchase requisitions for tools, spare parts, and consumables.
• Maintain a positive demeanor when faced with challenging situations.
• Effectively communicate with all team members (including off shift teams, assemblers, fellow technicians, engineers, and Supervisors) – sharing equipment & process details encountered during the shift.   May also be asked to interface with (internal) customers by communicating timelines and/or process issues that impact delivery dates or product quality.
• Help edit and maintain SMT work instructions.
• The individual oversees maintaining quick AO Reviews and Stencil Ordering.  They must clearly communicate any problems that can affect build quality or cycle-time to the area Supervisor and Managers. This position has no direct reports.

 

Qualifications 

Required:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• SMT equipment and process experience.
• Safety oriented with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Quality focused and capable of working in a fast-paced, high-mix/medium-volume environment and able to find quick solutions to immediate problems.
• Able to oversee appropriate projects and clearly communicate any problems. Especially projects that can affect build quality or cycle time.
• Effective communication skills with other groups and maintaining consistent collaboration with opposite shift members, group-leads, and supervision.
• Ability to manage projects from beginning to end, document, and train with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality with appropriate materials and processes.
• Decision making skills regarding product quality, reliability, cost, cycle time, and delivery to customers.

Preferred:

• Two-year technical degree: mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic.
• Technical experience with ASM Equipment, AutoCAD, and GC PowerPlace.

 

 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

 

 

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