Manufacturing Engineer - #1167311

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) processes to ensure high product quality, yield, and manufacturing efficiency. This role involves hands-on process setup, troubleshooting AOI equipment, data analysis, and continuous improvement activities to support mass production and new product introduction.

Key responsibilities

• Define, develop, and optimize AOI recipes and inspection parameters for new and existing products

• Establish AOI process control plans to ensure defect detection accuracy and minimize false calls

• Analyze AOI performance data and drive corrective actions to improve detection capability and consistency

• Provide real-time technical support to production teams for AOI-related issues

• Troubleshoot and resolve AOI equipment alarms, image quality, and software performance problems

• Work closely with operators and maintenance teams to ensure stable AOI operation and uptime

• Coordinate with equipment vendors for preventive maintenance, calibration, and upgrades

• Manage AOI software revisions, backup, and recipe database

• Prepare and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and training materials

• Conduct AOI process and defect classification training for operators and technicians

About you

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing or process engineering, preferably in AOI or optical inspection

• Experience with AOI systems (e.g., Camtek, Orbotech, CyberOptics, or customized vision systems)

• Strong understanding of imaging principles, lighting, optics, and pattern recognition

• Proficient in data analysis using Excel, Python, or statistical tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab)

• Knowledge of MES systems and automated inspection data integration

• Familiarity with defect image classification using AI/ML tools

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Experience in semiconductor wafer, PCB, or optical component manufacturing

• Strong teamwork spirit, sense of responsibility, result-oriented mindset, and practical work ethic