Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Electronics Engineer

Description

Come join our team is this exciting opportunity as a Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Electronics Engineer! The responsibility of this role is to operate at the intersection of electrical engineering material science and advanced addition to optimizing PCB / PCBA fabrication and assembly.

This role is a critical component of the Global Core Electrical Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) team ensuring the industrialization of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) Connectivity and Vehicle Electrification todays highly automated and data-driven environment the specialist must combine robust digital skills with deep electronic manufacturing process expertise to support global suppliers drive manufacturing excellence govern technical standards across the global supply base and ensuring suppliers compliance with Ford electronic manufacturing requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to :

• Acts as a global lead and Subject Matter Expert for Electronic Manufacturing processes and Special Process Assessment (FEMR).
• Global resource for technical input during supplier sourcing process by assessing suppliers capability against Ford electronic manufacturing requirements.
• Coaches mentors and teaches process specialists leads Site STA and suppliers on special manufacturing process standards.
• Lead or support the development and implementation of new processes materials and electronic manufacturingtechnologies from concept to production.
• Drives Prevent Recurrence by deploying Ford / CQI manufacturing process standards lessons learned best practices and technical innovations.
• Drive implementation of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) to enhance process stability capability and product quality.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends in manufacturing and outlines appropriate training needs across all regions.
• Lead Manufacturing Risk assessment pertaining to new electronic manufacturing technologies and support industrialization of new technologies.
• Lead Global Tech Club to share technical knowledge and best practices for electronic manufacturing.
• Assistwith problem solving recalibration alignment and training.
• Represents Ford for development of industry wide standards i.e. CQI / IPC.
• Develop incremental knowledge base training modules SPLs and standards.
• Provide assistance to safety protocols and environmental regulations specific to Manufacturing operations.
• Conducts electronic manufacturing process assessments (SPAs) driven by a priority model.

Electronic manuafctruing DFM / DFA analysis to optimize manufacturability and ensure quality.

Automation & Machine Vision systems : Skilled in analysing machine settings to (pick-and-place solder printers reflow ovens) and machine vision systems (SPI AOI AXI) to verify compliance to Ford electronics manufacturing requirements.

Industry Standards & Compliance : Strong understanding and application of relevant electronic manufacturing standards (e.g. IPC 610600 IEC ISO 9000 ANSI S20.20 MIL IATF 16949) and material regulations.

Data Analytics & AI : Competence in collecting analyzing and visualizing PCB / PCBA production data (e.g. SPC dashboards) with awareness of AI / ML for defect detection and process optimization.

Quality & Test Systems : Ability to configure and interpret results from ICT FCT Boundary scan EOL equipment and manage traceability systems for electronic manufacturing / PCBA quality control.

Cybersecurity Awareness : Basic understanding of cybersecurity to protect PCBA designs and manufacturing OT logics and controls systems.

Digital Collaboration : Proficient in using digital tools for project management document control and team communication.

Manufacturing Documentation : Competent in analysing and interpreting requirements in Ford electronic manufacturing SPA SOPs and process flow diagrams.

Tooling & Fixture Knowledge and Poke Yoke methods : Understanding of custom tooling fixtures and jigs used to optimize assembly and ensure repeatable quality.

Expert level knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes including smt assembly and testing for Connectivity and Vehicle Electrification.

Demonstrated experience in project management and / or program launch.

Qualifications

Youll have...

Education :

Bachelors in Engineering. ( Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)

Experience :

Even better you may have...

Education :

Masters in Electrical Engineering.

Experience :

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $ 87000.00- $ 137000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford love to collaborate prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment selection and / or assessment processes where needed are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Embedded Software,Electrical Engineering,System Design,Firmware,C / C++,LabView,PCB,Sensors,Signal Processing,Matlab,Fpga,Assembly

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Supply Chain

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1