Role Overview: 

SME -  AOI & AXI  is responsible for overseeing, optimizing & continuously improving processes to ensure on-time manufacturing with high quality of all ISP Products.  Also to handle end to end machine setup , programming , Optimization , defect analysis , yield improvement and technical leadership across production lines. 

The role is accountable for process yield, reliability, cost saving while building strong cross functional alignment with NPI & TD, equipment, quality and customer teams. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Technology & Process Setup  

• Define and maintain all process windows, control plans & CTQ across all products of AOI & AXI machines. 

• Setup, Operate, Programming & Optimizing AOI / AXI machines.  

• Continuous program improvement to enhance FPY 

• Conduct DOE & Process validation for new products and materials. 

• Create & modify machine programs using online/offline SW. Component Library Creation & Lighting Parameter Optimization 

• Machine Calibration and lightning optimization 

• SPI & AOI Correlation analysis. 

• Develop, debug and optimize AOI Programs for (SMT PCB assemblies, Through hole assemblies , BGA , QFN , Fine pitch components) 

• Implement golden board strategy 

• Detail AOI algorithm understanding ( 2D & 3D Inspection ) 

2. New Model Readiness 

• Develop & Maintain Process documentation, WIs & SOPs (AOI & AXI) 

• All new models trail pre-readiness (EVT/ DVT / PVT) , new model trail activities including trial builds & process validation. 

• Load & verify machine programs for New Product Trail. 

• Conduct First Article Inspection. 

• Partner with NPI, TDG to ensure DFMEA and PFMEA of AOI & AXI. 

• Ensure proper solder paste reflow per component and PCB design requirements 

• Ensure smooth technology transfer from development to production. 

• Own ramp-up metrics: yield learning curve, cycle time, scrap reduction. 

3. Quality Excellence 

• Accountable for first pass yield, final yield and field reliability. 

• Lead root cause analysis for yield excursions using AOI , AXI data , charts , Yield Trends ,FMEA, DOE and failure analysis. 

• Monitor False Call Rate , DPM & FPY , production yield , defect rates , cycle time and implement corrective / preventive actions. 

• Perform Pareto analysis , Collaborate with Quality , NPI & Customer to resolve manufacturing & Quality issues. 

• Partner with Quality team to address customer returns, audits and escalations. 

• Maintain Process documentation & Production reports. 

• Drive RCA for recurring defects 

4.  Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization 

• Own cost of ownership and productivity improvement initiatives. 

• Drive Cycle time and line balancing improvements. 

• Lead process development , validation & continuous improvement initiatives ( Kaizen , Poka yoke , Lean Manufacturing ) 

• To ensure Proper line setup , programming , Program version management ( AOI & AXI ) 

• To ensure compliance with ESD , Safety& IPC standards. 

• Minimize downtime & improve machine utilization. 

• Lead Cross functional improvement projects. 

• Reduce false calls and escape defects 

5. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Serve as a technical team member for customers on PCBA Process Topics. 

• Will be technical team member for customer reviews, technology discussions and risk mitigation plans. 

Key Deliverables & KPI 

• First Pass Yield , RTY and Reliability Performance 

• Productivity Improvement , Production Target Vs Actual Achievement 

• Cost Optimization 

• Customer satisfaction and Audit outcomes. 

• Line Downtime Reduction  

• Program Optimization Cycle Time 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor in related Engineering Discipline (Electronics /Electrical Engineering)  

• 10-12 years’ hands on experience in SMT industry in a similar role (AOI & AXI ) 

• Experience in high volume manufacturing environment. 

• Hands on knowledge of AOI & AXI machines ( Vitrox / Viscom / TRI / Kohyoung / Omron / Cyberoptics ) 

• Deep Understanding in defect classification ( Solder Bridge , Insufficient Solder , Tombstoning , Missing , Polarity Errors , Lifted Leads etc ) 

• Proficiency in root cause analysis & problem solving tools ( 8D , 5 why , DOE ) 

• Strong knowledge of SMT Process Flow ( Specially in SPI & IPC standards IPC-A-610 ) 

• CAD , Gerber File Handling & Image Processing Fundamentals