Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer Jobot
Pasadena, TX5 days ago
- $145,000–$165,000 Per Year
Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn
- Houston, TX
- 30+ days ago
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Skills
- Assembly Lineunmatched
- Autoscalingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Consumer Electronicsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Data Qualityunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Electronic Engineeringunmatched
- Electronics Assemblyunmatched
- Electronics Manufacturingunmatched
- English Languageunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Mandarin Chinese Languageunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)unmatched
- Manufacturing Managementunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
- Multilingualunmatched
- Onboardingunmatched
- Operations Managementunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Procedure Implementationunmatched
- Production Controlunmatched
- Production Managementunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Production Systemsunmatched
- Quality Engineeringunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Spanish Languageunmatched
- Surface Mount Technologyunmatched
- Team Buildingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Time Trackingunmatched
Description
Purpose of the position
The Backend Assembly Engineer is responsible for supporting day-to-day backend assembly line execution by monitoring production progress, driving KPI performance, and coordinating cross-functional resources to remove bottlenecks. This role ensures stable output, quality, cost, and delivery performance through hands-on shopfloor management, frontline operator leadership, rapid problem-solving, and timely communication and escalation to management
Duties and Responsibilities - Production & Operations Management
- Monitor real-time production status, output, and WIP to ensure schedule attainment and on-time delivery.
- Track key shopfloor indicators such as throughput, cycle time, downtime, and bottleneck stations; initiate recovery actions when gaps are identified.
- Maintain daily production dashboards and ensure data accuracy in ERP/MES systems.
- Identify production constraints (manpower, material, equipment, quality holds, test capacity) and drive timely resolution.
- Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to secure resources and restore line flow.
- Support escalation management with clear problem statements, containment actions, and recovery plans.
- Manage daily assembly line execution, including line balance, station readiness, and staffing allocation to meet output targets.
- Ensure work instructions, tooling, and fixtures are available and correctly used at the line.
- Support quick response to abnormal events (line stops, defects, material shortages) to minimize production impact.
- People Leadership & Team Development
- Provide on-floor guidance to operators and line leaders to reinforce standard work, safety practices, and quality requirements.
- Assist with operator onboarding, cross-training, and skill matrix updates to improve flexibility and coverage.
- Help maintain discipline in attendance, task assignment, and shift handoff execution.
- Quality & Safety Compliance
- Ensure assembly operations follow SOPs, ESD controls, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
- Support defect containment, rework coordination, and quality gate execution to protect outgoing quality.
- Promote proactive safety behaviors on the production floor to prevent incidents and near misses.
- Reporting & Leadership Communication
- Prepare daily/weekly production summaries and communicate progress, risks, and action items to management.
- Maintain clear documentation of issues, root causes, and follow-up actions; ensure closure with defined owners and timelines.
- Support leadership meetings by providing accurate data, line status, and improvement recommendations.
- Continuous Improvement
- Drive small-scale continuous improvement actions (5S, line layout optimization, standard work refinement) to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Support cost improvement through reducing rework, scrap, material waste, and non-value-added activities.
Education and work experience :
Preferred Qualifications & SkillsTechnical & Professional Skills- High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of production management experience in the electronics manufacturing industry; OR Associate’s degree (or above) with 2+ years of production management experience in electronics manufacturing.
- Strong ability to manage shopfloor execution, prioritize issues, and drive quick recovery actions under pressure.
- Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively across multiple functions.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing quality concepts and problem-solving methodologies.
- Familiarity with consumer electronics manufacturing processes, including assembly, testing, and backend operations; SMT knowledge is a plus.
- Experience using ERP/MES systems and production data analysis tools for tracking and decision-making.
- Possession of an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training certificate
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.
Language & Cross-cultural Capability
- Multilingual communication skills preferred, including English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to work in cross-cultural teams.
- Strong capability to motivate frontline teams and handle conflicts professionally in a production environment.
- Ability to quickly identify issues on the line and drive effective resolution to protect schedule and delivery performance.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to support flexible working hours, including shift changes, weekends, and overtime as needed to support production and urgent escalations.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Career growth opportunities in a global manufacturing organization with cross-cultural exposure.
- The opportunity to support and participate in cutting-edge technology projects in the electronics manufacturing industry.
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