SMT Programmer (Split) presso Vanguard EMS, Inc.

Description

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. We build electronics assemblies for some of the most critical systems on Earth and beyond. Even with Vanguard’s advanced technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

The SMT Programmer Split Shift is responsible for converting customer data into the machine programs. They process many formats of customer data, create shapes, maintain libraries, generate programs, create production documentation and ensure programs work as expected on machine. The role works closely with our Production, Engineering and Product teams. Although hours may vary, standard working hours will bridge Day and Swing shifts. This role is 100% onsite.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Support production technicians and operators on program debugging bridging both shifts.
• Process customer data and develop machine programs.
• Manage program revision control.
• Create shapes, footprints and CAD objects.
• Maintain part libraries.
• Generate production documentation.
• Both lead and support process improvement efforts with the team.

Required Qualifications

• Highly proficient computer skills, ability to navigate and learn new software quickly and efficiently.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Customer service orientated (internal and external) with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience programming SMT equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of SMT processes and equipment; Stencil Printing, Solder Paste Inspection, Pick and Place, Reflow, AOI, 2D/3D X-Ray.
• Experience programming SMT equipment, in particular; MPM, Fuji, Koh Young, Mirtec, Dage, Vitrox.
• Experience using both Valor NPI and Process Prep software suites.
• Comfortable navigating and modifying Gerbers and other CAD formats.
• Experience with Python and Databases.
• Experience in an ISO9001 / AS9100 / ISO13485 certified quality management system.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-600, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards.
• Proficiency in business systems such as MES, PLM, ERP.

Benefits

Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary
• Profit Share
• 401(k) with match
• Up to 15 days earned paid time off in the first year of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision

This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses their hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.  Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.