System Architect (Gauribidanur)

Role: System Architect

nLocation: Kolar

nExperience: 15+Years

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nWhat You'll Do

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• Lead the planning, setup, and qualification of SMT production lines for OEM/ODM product programs.

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• Collaborate with Business Development, Program Management, and customers to define manufacturing requirements and production strategies.

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• Design line layouts, define throughput and manpower requirements, and support manufacturing cost estimation.

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• Drive equipment selection, CapEx justification, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.

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• Develop and optimize SMT processes including screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, and AOI inspection.

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• Lead NPI activities, pilot builds, process validation, and manufacturing readiness reviews.

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• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, engineering, and operations teams to ensure successful product launches.

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• Apply DFX principles to improve manufacturability, testability, quality, and production efficiency.

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• Support production ramp-up, yield improvement, and early-life issue resolution.

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• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

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nDesired Skills

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• Experience in OEM or ODM electronics manufacturing environments

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• Strong expertise in SMT assembly processes (Screen Printing, Pick-and-Place, Reflow, AOI)

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• PCB manufacturing and assembly process knowledge

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• Current Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Industrialization

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• Production Line Setup, Commissioning, and Capacity Planning

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• DFX (Design for Manufacturability and Testability)

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• Process Development, Validation, and Yield Improvement

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• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement

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• Supply Chain Coordination and Component Planning

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• Project Management and Cross-Functional Team Leadership

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• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills for KPI reporting and data analysis

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• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management capabilities

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nAdded Advantage to the Role

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• Experience supporting global OEM/ODM customers across multiple product categories

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• Exposure to high-volume electronics manufacturing and EMS operations

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• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment selection and factory expansion projects

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• Ability to coordinate with global teams across different time zones

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• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, supplier visits, facility audits, and project reviews

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• Experience supporting RF, Automotive, Industrial, IoT, Consumer Electronics, or Networking products

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