Front End Engineer

Company Description

Summit Interconnect is the largest, privately held PCB manufacturer in North America. The company is focused on the fast-growing defense and high-performance commercial sectors in the North American market. Summit offers solutions ranging from advanced cutting-edge prototyping to complex high-mix, low-to-mid volume production. Summit’s eight facilities are located across California, Illinois, Colorado, and Toronto, Canada. For more information, please visit summitinterconnect.com.

Position Summary: Under general supervision the Front-End Engineer is responsible for editing electronic data supplied by the customer to meet manufacturing specs. Editing customer-supplied data on graphic screen, adjusts line width, spacing, pad size, hole size, copper to edge and plating to manufacturing specifications. Creating panelization to step and repeat one up data onto panel form. Creating AOI, Drill, Rout and manufacturing specifications or to customer revisions changes. Modifying tooling, if problems exist. Re-plotings production tooling according to manufacturing needs.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately tool a job on company CAM system using Genesis software.
• Provide all NC data required for manufacturing.
• Generate data required by ET department.
• Review prints and purchase orders.
• Scale and output Drill programs and/or Rout programs upon request.
• Send scaled Artwork to plot upon request.
• Output LDI data.
• Generate tools for the shop floor per Summit standards and capabilities.
• Panelize the one up edited data into production panel and add coupons.
• Verify customer prints pertaining to tooling.
• Safely modify customer data wen required.
• Comprehend industry standards, customer specifications, designated reference materials and their appropriate application.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work under pressure with time constraints.
• Operate all processes and supporting equipment with little supervision
• Effectively follow company systems and procedures. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to research and develop new CAM processes.
• Must be proficient in rigid, flex, rigid/flex, and sequential lam designs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving ability.
• Must be able to cooperate and communicate effectively with customers. management/supervisory staff.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in printed circuit board (PCB) industry will be preferred.
• Two (2) years work experience as a CAM Engineer using Genesis software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long period of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis.

Working Hours:

• 1^st shift: 7:30am – 3:30pm
• 2^nd shift: 3:30pm – 11:30pm

Compensation/Benefits:

Summit offers a variety of health and benefit programs which include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA plans, Hospital and Accident plans, Life Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays. Benefits are effective 1st day of the month following 30 days of hire.

Pay Range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00 hour based on experience.

ITAR Compliance Notice

This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., "Green Card" holder), asylee, or refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants who do not meet this requirement may not be eligible for employment in this position.

Summit Interconnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary : $20 - $30