Leads the development and scale-up of an in-house SMT and PCB assembly capability, including process standards, equipment selection, facility buildout, manufacturing systems integration, and team development. Requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of electronics manufacturing or SMT process engineering experience.
117k – 175k/yr
On-site6+ YOEHardware Engineering
About the role
Responsibilities
Develop and own the in-house SMT and PCB assembly manufacturing process from prototype through production.
Define process standards for board assembly, inspection, rework, traceability, quality control, and workmanship.
Establish integration of PCB assembly workflows, quality data, and production tracking with Manufacturo and broader manufacturing systems.
Lead the design and buildout of the PCB assembly area, including layout, material flow, operator flow, and future production scaling.
Specify, source, and implement PCB assembly equipment and infrastructure, including:
SMT line equipment
Inspection tools
Rework tools
ESD/anti-static controls
Benches, tooling, fixtures, and storage
Power, cooling, compressed air, and other facility needs
Develop manufacturing processes for solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, inspection, hand assembly, rework, and repair.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in PCB assembly, SMT process engineering, electronics manufacturing, or related manufacturing roles.
Experience developing and scaling SMT or PCB assembly processes in a production environment.
Experience with PCB assembly equipment, inspection methods, and rework processes.
Nice-to-haves
Experience standing up a new PCB assembly line or manufacturing area from scratch.
Experience selecting and implementing SMT production equipment and supporting infrastructure.
Experience integrating manufacturing processes with MES/MRP systems such as Manufacturo.
Familiarity with IPC standards such as IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and related electronics manufacturing requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary is determined based on role, level, location, market data, job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise.
Long-term incentives, including company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses.
Equity.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
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