Team Leader -Application (SMT)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Operational Excellence: 30%

• 1.1 Monitor machine performance, uptime, utilization, and inspection efficiency.
• 1.2 Drive preventive actions to minimize downtime and production impact.
• 1.3 Ensure timely closure of customer concerns and action items.
• 1.4 Serve as the primary point of contact for customer management, production, process engineering, and quality teams.

2. Customer Support:30%

• 2.1 Provide advanced technical support on AXI systems during NPI and mass production.
• 2.2 Provide training and guidance to customers technical teams on the setup, operation, and maintenance of AXI systems
• 2.3 Optimize inspection programs to improve defect detection and reduce false calls.
• 2.4 Support root cause analysis and problem-solving related to PCB assembly defects.

3. Project lead & Management:30%

• 3.1 Lead all activities related to AXI machine implementation, qualification, and production support.
• 3.2 Coordinate machine installation, acceptance, and commissioning for planned expansion projects.
• 3.3 Manage project timelines and ensure milestones are achieved.
• 3.4 Coordinate cross-functional teams including Applications & Sales.
• 3.5 Generate comprehensive reports and insights to guide decision-making and process optimization

4. Team Management:10%

• 4.1 Lead and mentor Application engineers Allocate resources based on production priorities.
• 4.2 Monitor engineer performance and ensure effective customer support coverage.
• 4.3 Conduct regular technical coaching and skill development activities.

Job Location - Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra

Job Requirements:

Education Qualification:

- B.E. or Equivalent Diploma

Work Experience:

- 9+ years of experience in Surface Mount Technology domain - AOI, AXI, and SPI programming, installation & commissioning.

- Hands on experience on AXI

- Experience in a customer-facing, end-to-end SMT project management role.

- at least 2 yrs of Team Handling

Functional Skills:

- Strong understanding of SMT electronic manufacturing processes and quality control methodologies.

- OMRON AOI/AXI/SPI product programming knowledge would be an added advantage

- Experience with machine vision systems and image processing algorithms.

- Familiarity with IPC standards and quality assurance practices.

Behavioral Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and customers.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Sound knowledge in Reporting and Presentation

- Customer-centric approach

Travel Requirements:

- Should be open to Travel as per business needs