Backend Engineer

XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed as a FTSE 250 company on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing global organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

• Design and optimize wave soldering processes for new and existing products, ensuring high quality and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain process control plans to ensure consistent and defect-free soldering.
• Conduct process qualification and validation studies.
• Perform preventive maintenance on wave soldering equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve soldering issues, including rework processes.
• Manage spare parts for soldering equipment.
• Inspect PCBs for solder quality and cleanliness.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
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• Work closely with production, engineering, and other departments to ensure smooth operation of the wave soldering process.
• Provide technical support and training to soldering technicians.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities to ensure manufacturabilitynt and maintain process control to ensure a consistent and zero-defect soldering process.
• Analyze soldering process data to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement and track process improvements.
• Knowledge of wave soldering principles, processes, and equipment(wave machine, fluxer, washing and coating...).
• Familiarity with soldering materials, fluxes, and cleaning agents.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in using soldering equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of soldering defects and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability & knowledge in Conformal Coating Process Development & Optimization• Develop and validate conformal coating processes (spray, selective coating, dip coating, manual touch-up).
• Define process parameters, control plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Own the setup, programming, and optimization of selective coating machines (e.g., Nordson, Asymtek, PVA).

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g., electrical, mechanical, manufacturing) or related field.
• Experience in wave soldering processes, PCB manufacturing, and soldering equipment maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of quality control and statistical process control (SPC) methods.
• Ability to work with various soldering equipment and tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Diploma holders with strong hands‑on SMT equipment experience may also be considered
• Technical Skills• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and software issues on wave soldering and backend manufacturing equipment's
• Thermal profiling and optimization
• Machine capability studies (Cp/Cpk)
• Equipment GR&R and MSA
• Familiarity with IPC standards:• IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑7351, and relevant SMT design/manufacturing guidelines.

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.