Location Dhankot - Haryana, India

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

YOUR TASKS

Key Responsibilities

SMT & PCB Assembly

- Operate and optimize SMT assembly processes includin
- Laser Marking
- Solder Paste Printing (SPP)
- Solder Paste Inspection (SPI)
- Pick & Place Programming
- Reflow Soldering
- AOI Inspection
- Depaneling
- Flying Probe Testing
- Conformal Coating
- Manual Soldering (SMT & Through-Hole)
- Microscope Inspection (Keyence)

Process Development

- Develop prototype assembly processes for new products.
- Prepare work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Optimize assembly yield and reduce prototype turnaround time.
- Introduce continuous improvement initiatives within the prototype lab

Equipment Management

- Operate and maintain SMT production equipment.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and calibration
- Support installation and qualification of new prototype equipment
- Troubleshoot machine-related issues.

Quality Assurance

- Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards.
- Perform first article inspections
- Review AOI and Flying Probe test reports




- Support failure analysis and root cause investigations.
- Maintain prototype traceability and documentation.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Work closely with : Hardware Design Engineers, PCB Layout Engineers, Validation Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing Suppliers & Support design verification (DV), product validation (PV), and engineering change activities.

Documentation

- Maintain prototype build records.
- Prepare prototype build reports.
- Generate assembly instructions and process documentation.
- Maintain equipment utilization records

Required Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of SMT process flow
- PCB assembly process.
- IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
- IPC J-STD-001 soldering standards.
- Automotive electronics manufacturing.
- Prototype build management.
- AOI programming
- SPI operation
- Pick & Place programming
- Reflow profile optimization
- Flying Probe testing
- Manual soldering and rework
- BGA, QFN, QFP, and fine-pitch component handling
- Conformal coating process
- ESD handling requirements
- Process validation and qualification
- Reading PCB Gerber files, BOM, and assembly drawings.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, or Ethernet





Preferred Tools & Equipment

- SMT Pick & Place Machines
- Reflow Oven
- SPI Machine
- AOI System
- Flying Probe Tester
- Laser Marker
- PCB Depaneling Machine
- Keyence Digital Microscope
- Soldering & Rework Stations
- X-Ray Inspection (preferred)

Your Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechatronic
- Experience: Overall 8+ years years of experience in automotive electronics prototype manufacturing.
- The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end prototype PCB assembly, process optimization, equipment operation, quality assurance, and coordination with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality engineering samples within project timelines.
- Preferred Certifications : IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) & IPC J-STD-001 Certification

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for recent team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

HELLA India Automotive Pvt Ltd.

Ashwini Mankar

📌 PROTOTYPING SPECIALIST (AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS) (M/F/D)
🏢 Forvia HELLA
📍 Gurugram