Electronics Manufacturing Specialist / Process Engineer (w/m/d)

At Icon Elektronik & IT GmbH, we specialize in high-quality electronic manufacturing and IT solutions. To strengthen our production team and maintain our uncompromising commitment to quality, we are currently looking for a highly skilled Electronics Manufacturing Specialist / Process Engineer. We welcome international talent and value the diverse expertise you bring to our team!

Your Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & Process Control: Oversee and optimize PCB assembly processes for both Surface-Mount Technology (SMD) and Through-Hole Technology (THT).

• Soldering Expertise: Manage soldering processes including reflow, wave, and selective soldering. You will be responsible for setting up, monitoring, and fine-tuning temperature profiles for our reflow ovens.

• Solder Paste Printing: Handle solder paste stencils and optimize the printing process to prevent defects at the source.

• Prototyping: Utilize your strong manual dexterity for the manual assembly and fine-pitch soldering of prototypes.

• Quality & Defect Analysis: Actively identify assembly and soldering defects and perform root-cause analyses to eliminate errors in the manufacturing process.

• Testing & Inspection: Operate and interpret results from industrial testing systems, including Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Manual Optical Inspection (MOI), In-Circuit Testing (ICT), and customer-specific functional tests.

• Data Analysis & Preparation: Process technical data such as Gerber files, Bill of Materials (BOM), and technical drawings to prepare for production.

Your Profile & Requirements

• The Absolute Must-Have: Deep knowledge of IPC-A-610 (Class 2 and 3) acceptance criteria for electronic assemblies. Experience with Class 3 (medical devices / high reliability without compromise) is strictly required for this role.

• DFM Mindset: Strong capabilities in Design for Manufacturing (DFM). You can evaluate customer data from a manufacturing perspective and provide well-founded feedback.

• Component Expertise: In-depth knowledge of component packages, footprints, and solder pads to consult customers on optimal component selection.

• Traceability Experience: Familiarity with ERP or MES software for the seamless documentation and traceability of component batches and process parameters.

• Language Skills: Good command of English; basic German is a plus but not mandatory.

We look forward to hearing from you!