Rocketems

Rocketems

PCBA Manufacturing Engineer

Santa Clara,CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$110kDetected 14 days ago
Data AnalysisExcelProcess ImprovementERPCustomer SupportPCB DesignMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving printed circuit board assembly manufacturing processes in a high-mix, fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.
  • The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in PCBA manufacturing, including SMT, through-hole, rework, selective solder, conformal coating, test, and final inspection processes.

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day PCBA manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and customer commitments are met.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, visual aids, routings, and production documentation.
  • Provide technical support to production operators, leads, supervisors, quality inspectors, and test personnel.
  • Support new product introduction activities, including process planning, first article builds, prototype builds, and transition to production.
  • Work with production and quality teams to investigate defects, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions.
  • Create and maintain process flows, manufacturing routings, labor standards, and production support documentation.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, throughput, cycle time, rework reduction, and labor efficiency.
  • Support equipment, tooling, fixture, and process validation activities.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or production engineering in a PCBA or electronics manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of SMT, through-hole, soldering, rework, inspection, test, and final assembly processes.
  • Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, and general electronics manufacturing quality standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, bills of material, schematics, work instructions, and customer specifications.
  • Experience creating or maintaining manufacturing documentation, process instructions, and production routings.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and common manufacturing data analysis tools.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production, quality, test, materials, and engineering teams.
  • Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in an EMS or contract manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with high-mix, low- to medium-volume PCBA production.
  • Experience with SMT programming, stencil design, reflow profiling, selective solder, conformal coating, or automated inspection processes.
  • Experience with ERP, MES, or shop-floor tracking systems.
  • Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
  • IPC certification or prior IPC training.
  • Skills and Competencies

Skills

  • Strong technical problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
  • Practical understanding of PCBA defects, soldering workmanship, component handling, ESD controls, and manufacturing flow.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic production environment with changing priorities.
  • Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach as needed.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to use a computer, review detailed documentation, and inspect small electronic components.
  • Must be able to follow ESD, safety, and clean manufacturing practices.

Compensation

  • Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and market conditions.
  • $90,000 - $110,000 USD

Company info

  • Assist with DFM/DFA reviews and provide feedback to customers or internal teams to improve manufacturability.

Equal opportunity

  • The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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