NPI Application Engineer Pick & Place

Modern wire harness systems and exclusive vehicle interiors: The name DRÄXLMAIER stands for automotive innovations – products that enhance your driving experience. Every day, approximately 60,000 associates around the world cooperate to contribute their knowledge, skills and automotive passion toward this goal. Individuals, who like to take on responsibilities, use their creativity and contribute their ideas toward the common success. Individuals like you!

NPI Application Engineer Pick & Place

Job Req ID: 137796

Location:

Timisoara, RO, 300714

Work Type: Full time

Contract Type: unlimited

In order to support the Application Engineering Frontend department in Timisoara, we are looking for an NPI Application Engineer Pick & Place who can meet the challenges of the international market with openness, flexibility and enthusiasm.

Use this chance and join our success!

Tasks:

• Deliver manufacturing-ready Pick & Place processes that support flawless product launches;
• SMT process setup and operation
• Program, configure and optimize ASM pick&place machines to ensure and accurate component placement
• Setup and verify feeders, nozzles and other tooling for production runs
• Reviews and analyzes technical documentation, participates in manufacturability assessments (DFM), identifies technological risks before production launch, and defines the manufacturing flow for new products or new production lines;
• Creates machine programs and establishes initial process parameters for the equipment under their responsibility;
• Participate in DFM/DFA reviews and provide immediate feedback to design teams
• Evaluate PCB layouts, component footprints, and assembly risks early in development
• Organizes and executes process trials during the pre-series phase;
• Optimizes manufacturing processes to achieve the required process capability;
• Ensure a smooth transfer from NPI to mass production through structured validation, documentation, and knowledge handover;
• Develop and maintain work instructions, control plans, and NPI build documentation
• Validates the process before transfer to mass production and performs a documented handover to the serial production team;
• Perform process characterization (DoE, process window validation, Cp/CpK analysis)
• Ensures implementation deadlines are met and achieves the assigned performance indicators (KPIs);
• Initiate process changes whenever quality risks are identified;
• Performs machine and product capability studies during the pre-series phase.
• Support MES systems, traceability, and real-time data collection
• Train and mentor team members on SMT processes and ASM machine operation

Profile:

• Higher Education in Technical field or comparable training or master or technician in Electronic Production;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the area of electronic serial production (ASM): pick & place processes;
• Know - how of IPC 610A;
• Good command of Microsoft Office suite;
• Good knowledge of English is a must;
• Analytical skills, ability to work in a team and communication skills;
• Availability for business trips.

We offer:

• Exciting tasks in a family-run company with car enthusiasts in over 20 countries;
• Integration program in a professional & dynamic team;
• International development opportunities inspired by latest technology;
• Challenging projects in work – life - balance atmosphere;
• Talent-oriented organizational culture;
• Flexible working hours.

If you are an enthusiast person and you want to develop professionally in an international environment, please send us your application!

All candidates that fit the profile will be contacted in maximum 3 weeks.