Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer - SMT/PCBA
Core
Lead the planning, development, and implementation of pallet bonding equipment, SMT, and manual electronics assembly lines to support high-quality PCB assembly and production workflows.
Role type
Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer (SMT/PCBA)
Builds
PCB assembly lines, pallet bonding equipment, and manual electronics assembly processes
Domain
Defense & National Security / Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pallet bonding techniques, SMT equipment operation, stencil design, solder paste application, reflow soldering, AOI, pick-and-place machines, wave soldering, conformal coating, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process failure analysis
Preferred skills
Geometric dimensioning and tolerances, factory 4.0 automation, 3D modeling software (SolidWorks), RF products, electromechanical assembly, ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems
Technologies
SMT equipment, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, wave soldering machines, AOI systems, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Lead planning and implementation of pallet bonding and SMT assembly lines; Identify and implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma solutions; Monitor process metrics and troubleshoot defects; Partner with engineering on NPI board and box level assembly processes; Develop training and standards for production and engineering teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
