TN_202606_25 Serial Life Management (SLM) Engineer

Role Summary

Develop, implement, and continuously improve SMT manufacturing processes to achieve quality, productivity, and cost objectives.

Optimize SMT process parameters including solder paste printing, SPI, pick-and-place placement, reflow soldering, and AOI inspection.

Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), process capability, and throughput.

Conduct process validation, machine qualification, and line readiness activities for new product introductions.

Provide technical support for SMT production lines and automated equipment.

Troubleshoot process, machine, and quality-related issues to minimize downtime and production losses.

Support and optimize equipment such as

• Fuji Pick-and-Place Machines
• Koh Young SPI Systems
• Viscom AOI Systems
• Reflow Ovens
• Solder Paste Printers
• Other equivalent SMT platforms

Collaborate with Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance effectiveness.

Requirements

• Experience with automated SMT equipment preferably Fuji machine, Koh Young SPI, Viscom AOI, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience supporting automotive, industrial, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing operations in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SMT processes and equipment , including solder paste printing, SPI, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, and related process controls.
• Proven experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, yield improvement, and defect reduction within SMT production lines.Strong knowledge of quality and problem-solving methodologies , including 8D, 7 QC Tools, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Experience in new product launch , line setup, process validation, machine qualification, and process documentation.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, OEE improvement, and cost reduction initiatives .
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Industrial Engineering.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve productivity (OEE), first-pass yield (FPY), and overall process capability.

Benefits

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About the Company

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.

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