PCBA Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Drive PCBA manufacturing readiness, process definition, and quality control for satellite hardware production.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)
Builds
Satellite hardware components (PCBAs) for high-orbit communication satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing processes)
Required skills
DFM/DFA/DFS principles, board assembly process knowledge, root cause analysis, supplier quality management, IPC-610 standards, equipment capability definition, workmanship standards enforcement
Preferred skills
PLM/DFX systems (Mentor/Valor), FMEA, polymeric applications (conformal coating, underfill), RFPC fabrication experience
Technologies
Stencil print, SPI, pick & place, reflow, AOI, ICT, x-ray inspection, PLM systems
Responsibilities
Define manufacturing readiness requirements and lead milestone reviews, enforce DFM/DFA/DFS principles with design engineering, drive closure of operational issues during pre-production, investigate production failures and mitigate root causes, deliver manufacturing process capabilities and quality controls, monitor product success through production ramp, direct contract manufacturing on quarantine and rework activities
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC