Optomechatronics Specialist – Electronic Packaging Expert at hella

Location: Tlaquepaque, Jalisco
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Description

HELMA, an automotive supplier specializing in high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics, is seeking an Optomechatronics Specialist - Electronic Packaging Expert. The role involves developing and industrializing innovative lighting PCBA systems, ensuring their reliability and system integration in global automotive projects. Responsibilities include releasing new PCB and PCBA technologies, focusing on soldering and contact technologies, conducting root cause analyses, proposing reliability tests, and supporting series projects affected by various issues.

Required Skills

Optomechatronics
Electro-mechanical Packaging
Lighting PCBA Systems
Soldering Technologies
Contact Technologies
Root Cause Analysis
Reliability Test Proposals
Series Projects

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to release new PCB and PCBA technologies.
Experience in releasing reliability for new electronic components like LEDs and connectors.
Proficiency in developing new projects with interdisciplinary teams.
Skill in releasing feasibility studies for PCBA production and supporting industrialization.
Strong collaboration with PCB and PCBA suppliers to develop suitable technologies for customer needs.
Knowledge of the PCB and PCBA market to make informed decisions regarding cost-effective and high-quality technologies.
Expertise in root cause analysis for failure detection in design verification/staging phases.
Ability to propose reliability test proposals for revalidation in PCB and PCBA modifications.
Leadership in steering DtC and Re-DtC activities for PCB technology across multidisciplinary teams.
Support for series projects impacted by PCNs/PDNs/PTNs, relocation challenges, and facility adjustments.
Active participation in the Global EPE Expert Network, contributing knowledge and trend-sharing within the NSA region.