Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Engineer

Systems Architect

Experience: 10 20 Years

Educational Qualification:

B. Tech / B.E Graduate degree in ME, EE, ECE, E&I

Six Sigma Preferred

About Tata Electronics

Tata Electronics is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly and Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain.

Job Description

1. Optimise product designs for manufacturability, assembly, and cost from initial engagement to production
2. Review PCB data and specs to identify manufacturing issues and provide clear feedback for efficient SMT line setup
3. Work with Business Development, Engineering, and Quality teams during RFQ/NPI phases to refine product designs
4. Align factory capabilities with customer needs to streamline production processes
5. Apply DFM expertise to improve practices, increase first-pass yields, speed up production, and ensure successful SMT launches

Responsibilities

1. Review PCB designs, providing reports and recommendations to improve manufacturability and yield
2. Act as main technical contact for manufacturability, working with design teams and customers to review and adjust designs, signal integrity/power integrity constraints
3. Assess manufacturability in NPI and RFQ stages to align proposals with manufacturing capabilities
4. Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and test teams to validate setups and communicate requirements
5. Update DFM guidelines, drive improvement initiatives, and deliver best practices training

Technical Skills

1. Strong expertise in SMT assembly and PCB manufacturing, including screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, and AOI
2. Expert in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles for electronic assemblies, able to analyze PCB designs and identify improvements for efficient, high-yield production
3. Familiar with PCB fabrication constraints and materials, and comfortable reviewing design files (schematics, Gerber/ODB++ data, BOMs) to assess manufacturability
4. Solid understanding of IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610) and industry best practices for electronics manufacturing

Tool Skills

1. Familiar with DFM analysis tools for comprehensive PCB design rule checking and manufacturability analysis
2. Experienced in using PCB EDA/CAD to review board layouts and provide DFM/DFA input
3. Skilled in standard office and data analysis tools for reporting DFM findings and performing yield/cost analysis.
4. Familiarity with PLM/MES systems and Lean Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement

Special Requirements

1. Domain expertise in EMS or high-volume electronics production
2. Willingness to travel for customer meetings or supplier visits as needed
3. Ability to coordinate with global teams across time zones when required