Monthly Archives: September 2025

Sep30
How PCB S/M and Silkscreen Thickness Can Mess with Solder Paste Volume and Even Cause BGA Shorts!

post on September 30, 2025

Over the past few days, Workingbear came across an issue I hadn’t really considered before. Here’s the story: an EMS (electronics manufacturing service) factory reported that during SMT production, they were seeing solder shorts under BGA components. After digging into … Continue reading →

PCB/FPC/PTF, Quality, SMT, Soldering     WorkingBear    Views (2,902)     comment (0)
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Sep25
Big Question: As an Engineer, Do You Prefer R&D or Manufacturing?

post on September 25, 2025

If you ask Workingbear, “As an engineer, would you prefer working in R&D or in manufacturing?” (This article may not apply to the semiconductor wafer foundry industry. Rumor has it that wafer fabs in Taiwan are notorious for their brutal … Continue reading →

Management, Manufacture, Process, Role & Responsibility     WorkingBear    Views (3,196)     comment (0)

Sep17
What Does NPI Stand For? Inside the Role That Brings New Products to Life

post on September 17, 2025

For many people, the first time they hear the term NPI, it feels a bit confusing. NPI stands for New Product Introduction, but just reading the name doesn’t make it much clearer. Is it some kind of sales role that … Continue reading →

Management, Role & Responsibility     WorkingBear    Views (6,032)     comment (0)
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Sep11
The differences between MPEs and other related roles, and career planning for MPEs

post on September 11, 2025

In the previous articles, we talked about “The Responsibilities and Roles of an MPE (Manufacturing Process Engineer)” and “The Main Job Responsibilies of an MPE.” Now, let’s look at how an MPE’s job differs from other related roles, and what … Continue reading →

Manufacture, Process, Role & Responsibility     WorkingBear    Views (2,275)     comment (0)

Sep03
Main Job Responsibilities of an MPE (Manufacturing Process Engineer)

post on September 3, 2025

In the previous article, we talked about the roles and responsibilities of an MPE (Manufacturing Process Engineer). Now, let’s look at what an MPE actually does day to day in a company. MPE and R&D Are One Team During Pilot … Continue reading →

Manufacture, Process, Role & Responsibility     WorkingBear    Views (2,688)     comment (0)