Job Description

Description

As the NPI Technician, you will manage the successful introduction of new products into production. You will translate client requirements for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) into product assembly documentation and programs for machine assembly. Facilitate development and implementation of production quality plans and assist with the build of first articles if needed. You'll process change orders and deviations. You will also continuously work to reduce production cost while increasing throughput and quality as well as maintain & update existing products & machine programs. 

Company Benefits:

• Profit Share (3-4% of base pay)
• Medical, dental & vision benefits
• 401K
• Life insurance/AD&D
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Three weeks vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program

Hourly rate for New Product Introduction (NPI) Technician position: $23.00 $28.00 per hour depending on experience.

As the New Product Introduction (NPI) Technician you will:

• Create, maintain and update assembly and test procedures and related data for both PCBA and final assembly products.
• Use Lean manufacturing tools to set up production lines, including demand flow, line balancing and poke-yokes.
• Establish robust quality plans based on risk assessments (PFMEA) for new products.
• Program selective solder machines from client supplied Gerber files & raw boards.
• Identify needs and assist with development of production tooling and fixtures.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability and client feedback.

At Vergent we share a passion to make a difference in the world and are eager to learn. We are a fast-growing employer who cares about our employees, offers great benefits, and gives each employee the ability to grow within our company.

Requirements

• AAS or equivalent experience in manufacturing, electronics or electro-mechanic discipline.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in teams and to lead teams.
• Writing documentation including digital photography and image editing skills.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated success in process improvements.
• Working knowledge of electronics product assembly (PCBA and/or product level) and general manufacturing techniques. 
• Detail oriented.

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Vergent Products must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158 

Vergent Products an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by law.

Vergent Products participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.

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