Senior SMTA Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vietnam.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with suppliers to establish baseline and enhance SMT processes aimed at improving product quality, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Develop and enforce Critical to Quality process control monitors.

• Assess supplier manufacturing limits and critical process CpKs.

• Propel advancements in product quality and reliability.

• Analyze new product designs and collaborate with contract manufacturers for DFx and process characterization.

• Ensure readiness for mass production launches.

• Provide constructive feedback to NVIDIA design teams to optimize PCBA DFx.

• Track SMT process KPI data during NPI and mass production builds.

• Guide suppliers towards corrective actions and six sigma quality objectives.

• Plan and implement R&D programs and DOE’s to fulfill product performance and customer reliability expectations.

• Partner with contract manufacturers and ODMs to introduce new materials and technologies.

• Review and enhance manufacturing practices and processes at both assembly and system levels.

• Oversee NVIDIA’s local and regional EMS supply SMT process activities and quality standards in Vietnam and the Southeast Asia region.

⛳️ Requirements

• BS/MS degree or equivalent experience in Materials Sciences or Chemistry.

• Over 5 years of experience in developing and utilizing PCBA materials and SMTA manufacturing processes at both board assembly and system levels.

• Extensive knowledge of PCBA technologies and manufacturing practices.

• Strong background in quality management and supplier relations.

• Demonstrated expertise with complex PCB assemblies, materials, and signal integrity issues.

• Experience with high-speed signal designs of 25 GBPS and above.

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, and/or military PCBA/SMT and related material technologies is advantageous.

• Ability to effectively communicate and work with Hardware, Signal Integrity, and Reliability Engineering teams, both domestically and offshore.

• Capacity to build strong relationships with engineering teams.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal oversight.

• Proficient in English and Mandarin, both oral and written communication skills.

• Willingness to travel within the Asia region.

• In-depth understanding of industry specifications and requirements is a significant advantage.

• Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and influencing skills.

• Practical and managerial experience with SMTA processes in a manufacturing setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Workplace that values diversity.