Data Specialist -PCB Manufacturing (Valor)

Creating passion: your responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Preparation, validation, and optimization of PCB manufacturing data for SMT production.
  • Create, maintain, and optimize machine programs for Pick & Place, AOI, SPI, and related manufacturing equipment.
  • Manage and validate manufacturing data packages including Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Component Placement List (CPL).
  • Analyze PCB design data and ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) compliance.
  • Coordinate with PCB Design, Production Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams for seamless product realization.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, prototype builds, and product industrialization processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing, programming, and assembly-related issues to improve production efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing engineering databases, libraries, and machine setup documentation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, manufacturing data quality, process optimization, and automation workflows.
  • Maintain and enhance manufacturing engineering tools such as Siemens Valor and other MES/CAM-related applications.
  • Support capacity planning, production scheduling, and process standardization activities.
  • Ensure compliance with company quality standards, IPC requirements, and manufacturing best practices.

HeadlineContributing your strengths: your qualifications

Technical Skills

  • Hands-on experience with Siemens Valor Process Preparation, Valor NPI, or similar PCB manufacturing engineering tools.
  • Strong understanding of SMT manufacturing processes including solder paste printing, SPI, Pick & Place, reflow soldering, and AOI inspection.
  • Knowledge of PCB manufacturing data formats such as Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, BOM, Centroid/CPL, and fabrication drawings.
  • Experience in creating and optimizing machine programs for SMT equipment.
  • Working knowledge of PCB design tools such as Xpedition, Altium Designer, PADS, OrCAD, or KiCad.
  • Ability to perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
  • Familiarity with CAM tools such as CAM350, Valor, GerbTool, or equivalent platforms.
  • Knowledge of IPC standards including IPC-A-610, IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC-2581, and IPC-6012.
  • Experience with ERP/PLM systems such as SAP, Windchill, or Enovia will be an added advantage.
  • Understanding of manufacturing process documentation, work instructions, and engineering change management.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating with global and cross-functional teams.
  • Good organizational and documentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet production timelines.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline).

Experience:

  • 5-8 years of experience in PCB Manufacturing Industry, SMT Production Planning, PCB Data Preparation, or related functions.
  • Hands-on experience with Siemens Valor and SMT programming environments preferred.
  • Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, or PCB assembly industry will be an added advantage.

Peferred Skills / Special Skills:

  • Exposure to NPI, DFM/DFA, and industrialization activities.
  • Understanding of SMT line balancing and production planning concepts.
  • Knowledge of automation workflows and manufacturing process optimization.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Akshay Chavhan.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

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