Process Engineer I
Kitron
Pay not stated in the posting
Onsite
Found 4 days ago · Confirmed live 7 hours ago
Skills this job asks for
- Root Cause Analysis
- Six Sigma
- Lean Manufacturing
- KAIZEN
- IPC Standards
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Visual Inspection Systems
- Screen Printing
- Process Control Systems
- Mechanical Assembly
- Equipment Maintenance
- Debugging
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At a glance
- Type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Experience
- Not stated
- Work model
- Onsite
- Schedule
- Not stated
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Benefits
- Not stated
- Team
- Engineering
Description
Job Title: Process Engineer I
Location: On-Site in Windber, PA
Type: Full Time
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About Us
For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.
Why Work for Us?
At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- 9/80 work schedule
- Additional voluntary benefits
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About the Role
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/FUNCTIONS
- Provide technical support to production across multiple process areas:
- SMT (screen printing, placement, reflow, inspection)
- Reballing and X-ray procedures
- Secondary operations (hand solder, conformal coating, mechanical assembly)
- Assist in setup, validation, and launch of new products (NPI), including line readiness and first article builds
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues impacting yield, quality, and throughput
- Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes and parameters
- Analyze defect trends and yield data to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
- Assist in creating and maintaining process documentation (work instructions, visual aids, control plans)
- Support programming and debugging of manufacturing equipment (placement machines, inspection systems, test equipment)
- Work with inspection and test processes (AOI, SPI, ICT, functional test) to improve detection and feedback loops
- Collaborating with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams on continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with equipment maintenance coordination, calibration, and uptime improvements
- Support MES and traceability systems, including data collection and process enforcement
- Ensure adherence to IPC standards, customer requirements, and internal quality systems
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with manufacturing equipment such as:
- Screen printers, pick-and-place, reflow ovens
- AOI, SPI, X-ray, ICT, and functional test systems
- Ability to read and interpret:
- PCB drawings, assembly prints, schematics
- Gerber files and BOMs
- Basic understanding of:
- DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
- Process control and root cause analysis
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and safety.
- Comfortable making decisions and managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and production documentation.
- Understanding of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 preferred).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant EMS experience
- Hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing (EMS preferred)
- Experience with MES systems and production data analysis is a plus
- Experience supporting NPI in a high-mix environment
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
- Familiarity with high-reliability industries (medical, aerospace, automotive)
- Experience with traceability systems and data-driven manufacturing
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical working conditions at Kitron are indoors, safe, well lit, temperature controlled, low exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors, clean and sanitary conditions with average light industrial noise. Production areas have machinery with moving parts. Static dissipative smock, and shoes are required. Offices with locking doors, meeting rooms, and common printing areas are well lit, clean, low noise, and temperature controlled with no exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors.
Typical working conditions at Kitron are indoors, safe, well lit, temperature controlled, low exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors, clean and sanitary conditions with average light industrial noise. Production areas have machinery with moving parts. Static dissipative smock, and shoes are required. Offices with locking doors, meeting rooms, and common printing areas are well lit, clean, low noise, and temperature controlled with no exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.
Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.
Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.
The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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