NPI Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)
Core
Partner with R&D, Supply Chain, and manufacturing partners to introduce new complex PCBA-based products into volume production, driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and production ramp.
Role type
NPI Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)
Builds
Complex printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for edge-to-cloud products
Domain
Electronics manufacturing / Hardware engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (PCBA manufacturing readiness and launch)
Required skills
PCBA manufacturing processes, SMT assembly, BGA assembly and rework, wave soldering, press-fit technologies, component qualification, DFM, DFT, PFMEA, DOE, root cause analysis, statistical analysis, IPC standards knowledge
Preferred skills
Server/networking/storage electronics experience, PCB CAD design, global manufacturing coordination, high-volume manufacturing methodologies, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma
Technologies
SMT, BGA, wave soldering, press-fit, PCB CAD, engineering analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead DFM reviews for PCBAs, coordinate with R&D and suppliers for product design optimization, evaluate prototype builds and early production runs, perform root cause investigations for manufacturing failures, drive resolution of SMT/BGA/wave soldering issues, develop and monitor Design of Experiments (DOE), improve yield and cycle time, represent manufacturing engineering in design and factory readiness reviews
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
