Principal Engineer

5 days ago

Beaverton, Oregon, United States Vanguard EMS Full time
Job Title: Principal Engineer

Vanguard EMS is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and guidance to our Engineering team. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with colleagues to ensure a proactive approach to root cause analysis, problem solving, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Align manufacturing capabilities with customers and technology road map by implementing new technology to support business opportunities.
  • Demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the engineering field broadly across disciplines.
  • Be a technical resource to the Engineering Team for process operation, improvement, problem solving, and interpretation of quality standards, process control, and training.
  • Support and develop technical competence in production and technical support staff.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to the Engineering Team.
  • Design and conduct experiments to improve manufacturing processes and advance organizational knowledge of the field.
  • Perform DFM, process capability, and other statistical analyses.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and coordinate implementation of circuit board assembly processes and equipment.
  • Provide technical support for New Product Introduction and Program Management.
  • Maintain and develop technical contacts with customers, vendors, and other organizations in the electronics community.
  • Review circuit board assemblies for cost, quality, and ability to manufacture.
  • Provide design input for improving manufacturability of customer products.
  • Provide input and guidance during all phases of programs to solve challenging technical issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working projects, small and large, to successful completion resulting in improved performance and profits.

Requirements:

  • High level of proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Proficient English skills (reading, writing, and verbal) & Intermediate Mathematical Skills.
  • Displays a high-level critical thinking and analysis as well as a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to initiate process improvements and demonstrate problem-solving, troubleshooting, proactive follow-up, relationship building, and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem-solving abilities, team spirit, and a "hands-on" mentality.

Education and/or Experience:

  • BS, ME, or related degree or equivalent training and experience.
  • Manufacturing or process engineering experience.
  • Experience with PCBA-related processes such as wave solder, selective solder, cleaning, component/wire prep, electro-mechanical assembly, SMT equipment/automation, automatic optical inspection (AOI), conformal coating, or IQ/OQ/PQ.
  • Experience in an ISO9001 / AS9100 / ISO13485 certified quality management system.
  • Proficiency in process design and control.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of IPC-610, J-STD, IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-600, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards.
  • Contract manufacturing experience.

Vanguard EMS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with employer match, paid time off, and paid holidays. Profit sharing is also available. If you are a motivated and experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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