Sr. SMTA Process Engineer

NVIDIA · Hsinchu, Taiwan We are now looking for a Sr. SMTA Process Engineer, located in Taiwan, to join our dynamic and diverse team. As an SMTA Subject Matter Expert, you will implement and enforce NVIDIA’s quality and reliability standards and ensure supplier performance to these standards throughout the Product Life Cycle at NVIDIA’s local and regional EMS and ODM supply base. You will be responsible for SMTA operational readiness and ensure suppliers meet all quality and business KPI’s. Responsibilities Work with suppliers to baseline and enhance SMT processes to significantly improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturability. Establish and enforce Critical to Quality process control monitors and determine supplier’s manufacturing limits, critical process CpKs, and to drive significant improvements in product Quality and Reliability. Review New Product Designs and partner with CM’s to perform DFx and process characterization, during the development phase, to ensure Mass Production launch readiness. Provided feedback to NVIDIA design to optimize PCBA DFx. Monitor SMT process data KPI’s on NPI and Mass Production builds. Drive suppliers to corrective action and meet established six sigma quality goals. Plan and execute advanced Research and Development programs and DOE’s as required to achieve and exceed product performance and customer Reliability requirements. Work with Contract Manufacturers and ODMs so that new materials and technologies are utilized and implemented effectively, and review and help improve manufacturing practices and processes at the assembly and system levels such that ensure significant improvements in Quality and Reliability are achieved. Requirements BS/MS or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Sciences or Chemistry 10+ years in the development and use of PCBA materials and SMTA manufacturing processes at the board assembly and system levels. Extensive expertise in all PCBA Technologies and Manufacturing with a strong background in Quality and Supplier Management. Proven expertise with complex PCB assemblies, materials, and Signal Integrity challenges with high speed signal designs. Proven expertise in PCBA DFM and FMEA principles and practices. The ability to effectively work and communicate with various Hardware/Signal Integrity and Reliability Engineering Teams both domestic and offshore, and the ability to establish very close and respected relationships with these Teams. The ability to be a self-driver with minimal supervision. Willingness and ability to travel within the Asia region Excellent communication skills and English proficiency Preferred Qualifications In-depth knowledge of industry specifications and requirements Strong problem solving and conflict resolution and influencing skills Hands-on and management experience with SMTA processes in a manufacturing environment