Location:Nuevo Laredo, MX, 88285
Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions
Posting Date: Jun 25, 2025
Job Description:
Position Summary
The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the successful transfer, implementation, and optimization of electronic manufacturing processes, particularly in PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) and box unit assembly. This role ensures that all processes meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards, with a strong focus on ISO 9001 compliance, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer plays a key role in process validation, documentation, and sustaining engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the transfer of manufacturing processes from U.S. operations to Nuevo Laredo, ensuring production readiness and process stability.
• Develop, document, and optimize PCBA and box unit assembly processes, including material flow, workstation layout, and tooling requirements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Poka Yoke methodologies.
• Collaborate with product engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve process-related issues and implement best practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for process deviations or inefficiencies.
• Support the introduction of new products (NPI) by defining process flows, work instructions, and validation plans.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 standards in all process documentation and execution.
• Maintain and improve process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and visual aids.
• Provide technical training and support to operators and technicians on new or modified processes.
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) for process control, documentation, and production planning.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic, Mechatronic, Systems, or Industrial Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in process engineering within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with PCBA and box unit assembly processes, including manual and automated operations.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Preferred:

• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ESD standards.
• Experience with PFMEA, Process Flow, and SPC.
• Bilingual (Spanish & English).
• Availability to travel as needed.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

• Support the transfer of manufacturing processes from U.S. operations to Nuevo Laredo, ensuring production readiness and process stability.
• Develop, document, and optimize PCBA and box unit assembly processes, including material flow, workstation layout, and tooling requirements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Poka Yoke methodologies.
• Collaborate with product engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve process-related issues and implement best practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for process deviations or inefficiencies.
• Support the introduction of new products (NPI) by defining process flows, work instructions, and validation plans.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 standards in all process documentation and execution.
• Maintain and improve process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and visual aids.
• Provide technical training and support to operators and technicians on new or modified processes.
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) for process control, documentation, and production planning