Location:
Greenfield, Indiana, United States of America
Job ID:
R0095845
Date Posted:
2025-06-17
Company Name:
HITACHI ASTEMO INDIANA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Position Summary:
This position will be part of the xEV Regional PE group for Electric Vehicle products and will be responsible for activity and support for Power Module programs and products used in Inverters. The purpose of the Electronics Inspection Process Engineer will be to support activities to establish equipment, processes, and quotations for programs related to Power Module products, with specific focus on Power Module assembly Automated Optical Inspection, Vision (Camera) Inspection Systems, and other failure mode analysis or judgement methods. Additionally, this role will support activities to identify synergy potentials across programs, products, best practices, ensure cost efficiency and drive synergies across a multitude of xEV activities.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
- 4-year University Degree in Related Field and 5 years related work experience.
- Engineering skills related to electronics manufacturing or relevant inspection processes including automated optical inspection (AOI), vision systems, or other verification methods.
- Experience in inspection process failure analysis, data collection, judgement of OK/NG criteria, and implementing or facilitating implementation of corrective actions.
- Ability to make quick, accurate, data driven decisions and utilize excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy with both personal computers and manufacturing systems.
- Willingness to support the corporate culture with an absolute focus on ethics and fairness.
Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
- Work experience in electronics manufacturing environment, with emphasis in inspection processes including equipment, development of pass/fail criteria, and maturation/verification of analysis methods and systems.
- Knowledge or background in electronics manufacturing processes, assembly processes, including identification of potential failure modes, and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience developing inspection judgement criteria with automated inspection processes, evaluating, and improving process repeatability.
- Capability to interface with inspection equipment, control, modify, and implement inspection criteria, pass/fail thresholds, other equipment setup/operational parameters, or programs.
- Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, etc.
- Experience in electronics manufacturing and principles of IPC regulations.
- Well organized, attention to detail and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills to prepare and present information to all levels of associates, management, and customers both verbally and written.
- Ability to lead and mentor other engineers or team members in a variety of roles throughout organization.
Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:
- Ability to work flexible schedule including all shifts and days as needed.
- Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting.
- Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday.
- Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen.
- Ability to travel for business (Domestic and Overseas)
Software:
- Intermediate experience required in Windows Office Products (MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Experience with application specific inspection equipment (Ex: AOI, vision system/camera, etc.) [Preferred]
Description of Duties and Responsibilities
% of Time Spent performing Duties
Rate Each Responsibility in Order of Importance
Support safe launch of IPM products and processes.
40%
1
Support development of technology, resource and production requirements.
30%
2
Support new IPM business opportunities.
20%
3
Support production process or equipment problems and develop solutions.
5%
4
Other Duties as Assigned to support Corporate Objectives.
5%
5
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment and maintain high level of motivation.
- Maintain effectiveness in high visibility situations, handle multiple functions efficiently and ensure deadlines are maintained/achieved.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization.
- Confers with and prepares reports for corporate management.
- Maintain functional knowledge of processes, procedures and equipment within manufacturing.
Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.
- Requires Travel – Domestic and International
- Open-Office Setting
- Factory Setting with Noise
- Electronics Manufacturing & Cleanroom Environments
Equipment Used
- Personal Computer
- Power Module Equipment & Process Analysis Tools
- DMM & Other Electrical Devices
- Basic Hand Tools & Calibration Equipment
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.
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