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Principal Engineer: Global Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & SMT Manufacturing Excellence

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Tata Electronics

Santa Clara, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/3/2026

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Job Description

Principal Engineer:

Global Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & SMT Manufacturing Excellence at

Tata Electronics Principal Engineer:

Global Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & SMT Manufacturing Excellence at Tata Electronics in Santa Clara, California Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About the

Business:

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components. Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India's first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU), and high-performance computing logic, addressing growing demand across automotive, computing, data storage, wireless communications, and AI.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a candidate with a strong blend of DFM and SMT expertise to develop and institutionalize design-for-manufacturing guidelines, supported by deep knowledge of DFM standards and SMT manufacturing processes. Design Leadership Lead end-to-end DFM/DFX reviews for all NPI programs. Evaluate ECAD (Altium, Cadence) and MCAD designs to eliminate manufacturability risks early. SMT Process Optimization Define manufacturing best practices for NPI, HDI, PTH, and selective soldering. Drive stencil design standards including nano-coated stencils. Ensure compatibility with advanced SMT technologies (vacuum reflow, vapor phase, ultra-fine pitch). Advanced Interconnects Guide high-density designs (01005 passives, micro BGAs, ultra-fine pitch components). Manage designs with near-zero tolerance margins. Quality Engineering Integration Link failure analysis with DFM rules, DFMEA, and PFMEA. Ensure alignment between design intent and manufacturing capability. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Translate root cause analysis into clear customer insights. Explain engineering trade-offs and reliability drivers.

Essential Attributes:

Deep expertise in solder chemistry, IMC formation, reflow physics, and thermal design. Strong ability to influence global stakeholders. Continuous learning mindset (AI inspection, digital twins, smart factories). Acts as a technical mentor and educator. Drives continuous improvement beyond good enough. Contributes to innovation, patents, or manufacturing IP.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (required). PhD preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.

Desired Experience Level:

15+ years of experience in

DFM, SMT

manufacturing, and global NPI programs.