Sr SMT Engineering Technician

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Seeking a self-motivated and responsible technician to support quick-turn Greensboro’s Prototype Assembly - Surface Mount Technology (SMT) work center.

This includes but is not limited to Equipment Maintenance, Assembly Order (AO) Reviews, Equipment Programming, Stencil generation/ordering, Process troubleshooting and Continual Improvement opportunities.

The individual must be able to complete equipment and process development projects assigned by the Engineering Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively Use ASM Siplace Software. Key Focus on Engineering Reviews of Assembly Orders and Programming of SMT related equipment.
• Design and order of SMT stencils – using GC PowerPlace software.
• Troubleshoot and solve novel to difficult SMT processing issues.
• Perform equipment maintenance (scheduled and unscheduled) to ensure tools are safe and running effectively.                                                                         
• Lead efforts to track down and resolve, downtime, yield, and quality issues.
• Play an active role in continuous improvements focused on cycle-time and quality efforts.
• Have keen attention to detail and the dexterity necessary for working with small SMD components.
• Maintain stencil inventory. 
• Responsible for writing purchase requisitions for tools, spare parts, and consumables.
• Maintain a positive demeanor when faced with challenging situations.
• Effectively communicate with all team members (including off shift teams, assemblers, fellow technicians, engineers, and Supervisors) – sharing equipment & process details encountered during the shift.   May also be asked to interface with (internal) customers by communicating timelines and/or process issues that impact delivery dates or product quality.
• Help edit and maintain SMT work instructions.
• The individual oversees maintaining quick AO Reviews and Stencil Ordering.  They must clearly communicate any problems that can affect build quality or cycle-time to the area Supervisor and Managers. This position has no direct reports.

Qualifications 

Required:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• SMT equipment and process experience.
• Safety oriented with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Quality focused and capable of working in a fast-paced, high-mix/medium-volume environment and able to find quick solutions to immediate problems.
• Able to oversee appropriate projects and clearly communicate any problems. Especially projects that can affect build quality or cycle time.
• Effective communication skills with other groups and maintaining consistent collaboration with opposite shift members, group-leads, and supervision.
• Ability to manage projects from beginning to end, document, and train with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality with appropriate materials and processes.
• Decision making skills regarding product quality, reliability, cost, cycle time, and delivery to customers.

Preferred:

• Two-year technical degree: mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic.
• Technical experience with ASM Equipment, AutoCAD, and GC PowerPlace.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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 We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.