Oscar Gracida
About Oscar Gracida
Oscar Gracida is a Senior Process Engineer with extensive experience in the electronics manufacturing sector, currently employed at Plexus Corp. He has a strong background in Surface Mount Technology, wave soldering, and tooling design, having held various engineering roles at notable companies including Jabil, Benchmark Electronics, and Flex.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Oscar Gracida currently serves as a Senior Process Engineer at Plexus Corp, a position he has held since 2020. He operates within the Guadalajara, Mexico Metropolitan Area, focusing on enhancing manufacturing processes. His role involves directing new product introductions and process enhancements, which includes ramp-up activities and training for new equipment.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Prior to his current role, Oscar Gracida accumulated extensive experience in manufacturing engineering. He worked at Jabil from 2007 to 2011, where he focused on manufacturing processes in the Guadalajara Area, Mexico. He also served as a Manufacturing Engineer at Benchmark Electronics, Inc. from 2000 to 2006, contributing to various projects in Guadalajara, Jalisco MX.
Expertise in Electronics Manufacturing Processes
Oscar possesses significant knowledge in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Through Hole, and final assembly processes. His expertise extends to wave solder and conformal coating processes, which are critical in the electronics manufacturing industry. He specializes in designing and improving tooling to enhance manufacturability.
Educational Background in Engineering
Oscar Gracida studied Electronic and Communications Engineering at Universidad de Guadalajara, where he earned his degree as an Electronic Engineer from 1995 to 1999. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in engineering and manufacturing.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Oscar has held various engineering roles, including a position as a Project Engineer at Integrated Microelectronics Inc. from 2012 to 2013 and as a Senior Process Engineer at Omron Automotive Electronics, Inc. from 2013 to 2016. He also worked at Flex in different capacities, including a Senior Factory Support Engineer from 2016 to 2020 and a Process Engineer for eight months in 2012.