SMT Manufacturing Engineer

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.

Reporting to the Manager, Electronics Manufacturing Engineering, the SMT Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for preparing, supporting and monitoring SMT & PCB Assembly processes. They will also develop documents and design fixtures for production

Responsibilities:

• Develop, measure and track SMT performance and quality through SPC, DPMO and FPY
• Support NPI build and create NPI build report to provide Feedback and recommendation.
• Experiment and implement new defined or future development equipment and processes.
• Create support Document to aid in processes and quality control.
• Provide technical support to SMT & PCBA team on quality and process concerns.
• Optimize and balance cycle times of SMT equipment.
• Support, maintain SMT processes and line efficiency to a defined set target.
• Engage in developing Design for Manufacturing rules and guidelines.
• Troubleshoot machine performance/breakdown issue.
• Jig and Fixture design for SMT and Though hole
• Develop PFMEA – Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis to every product.
• Initiate problem-solving sessions to identify, resolve issues affecting line efficiency and quality.
• Analyze PCBA process defects and returned product defects to identify corrective actions.
• Work with production to ensure efficient operation to meet production schedules.
• Develop machine parameter setting limits for process specification.
• SMT machines programming

Qualifications/Education:

• Degree in Electronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering with eligibility to register with APEGA as an EIT or P.Eng.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Defects Per Million Opportunities (DPMO),
• First Pass Yield (FPY), Design of Experiments (DOE), 8 Disciplines (8D), and support of the "one product, one process" concept is required.
• Familiarity with IPC Standards including IPC-600, IPC-610
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles would be an asset.
• Experience in Dek printer, SPI, AOI, Siplace operation and programming would be an asset.
• Prior experience with SMT process support engineering would be an asset.

Steel-Toed Boots Requirement:

Candidates are required to wear steel-toed boots for this role to ensure safety compliance in the workplace. Applicants must have access to a pair of steel-toed boots prior to starting employment.

About Blackline Safety

Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline's products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

Disclaimer:

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