Automation Engineer

Company Introduction
Supply Chain Resources Group (SCRG) is a leading global expert in optimizing contract manufacturing processes by specializing in comprehensive, talent-led solutions that help our customers streamline operations, maximize efficiencies, and unlock the full potential of offshore markets. With over 15 years of proven expertise, our team understands the complexities involved in offshore manufacturing and global supply chains.
Our expansive global network consists of the best-in-class supply chain resources, providing invaluable in-country and in-factory support. We further enhance our offerings with additional services, including project management and quality control.
We also offer supplier selection service with a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach that includes background checks, site visits, assessments of facilities and processes, and quality control evaluations to ensure supplier suitability.
Job Description
Partner with design engineering to guide early hardware decisions and collaborate with manufacturing partners to develop high-volume automated assembly solutions, supporting the product lifecycle from architecture selection to assembly process creation.
Focus on execution throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring factory readiness and successful product delivery for final products.
Drive early design-for-automation engagement, specifying automated assembly requirements, such as vision-guided precision systems, and managing project schedules in coordination with global cross-functional teams.
Manage the operations side for line layout, line bring up, fixture buy off and line qualifications.
Early involvement from NPI stage (EVT, DVT, PVT) through mass production and providing design review (Tolerance Stack Up Analysis, TSA and Design For Assembly, DFA) to Engineering team.
Conduct DFM (design for manufacturing) analysis to improve process efficiency, reduce cycle times, and increase functional, cosmetic, and dimensional yields.
Develop SOP's and perform audits for CM manufacturing process, fixtures and test equipment.
Required Qualifications
BA or higher in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering, or equivalent.
At least 8 years of experience in automation engineering and technical program management, particularly in developing automated assembly equipment for high-volume and high-precision electronics.
Experience and familiarize with electronic consumer products manufacturing & assembly process (FATP)
Experience with robotic manipulators, systems, and material handling systems.
Experience with manufacturing process or fixture development and validation.
Experience with CAD system and tolerance analysis.
Proficient in English. Ability to communicate in Chinese is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with consumer electronics mechanical / fixture design, manufacturing assembly process, Issue FA (System Level)
Process development capabilities to identify key process variables that impact part quality and foundation in Design of Experiments process to effectively drive the process to the optimal parameters
Experience in Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Action implementation
Drive and execute repair qualification process
Experience in designing and implementing automation solutions in manufacturing is a big plus.
Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively with cross functional partners