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We don’t hang up the leash until the job is done. Manufacturing Engineer; Milpitas, California; Contract; Hybrid; Share this post; What You'll Be Doing: ...
Job Responsibility
Function as a manufacturing technical lead for PCBA and electromechanical assembly across NPI and sustaining
Define & Industrialize end-to-end manufacturing processes for complex electronic products: PCBA & Final Assembly Test and Packout
Lead DFx reviews with Hardware R&D, Test, and Quality Engineering teams and supplier/contract manufacturers
Establish manufacturing standards, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions for complex electromechanical products
Define and improve manufacturing efficiency with EMS to plan workflow, cell layout, staffing, training, equipment, power and network requirements
Drive yield and continuous improvement, defect reduction, and reliability performance using structured problem solving and data-driven methods
Lead advanced troubleshooting of Manufacturing defects and reliability issues and establish root cause and corrective actions
Lead manufacturing process development for high-complexity PCBA
Qualify and optimize PCBA: SMT/THT processes
Conduct analytical studies of PCBA reliability via destructive and nondestructive methods
Architect and optimize electromechanical Final assembly test and Packout processes for EDA HAV systems
Define, document and train EMS Engineers on product/process requirements
Champion FATP automation/advanced tooling
Establish budgets for automated equipment/process development and track spend
Drive solution selection, negotiate cost and project schedule via EMS
Track DFx issues to closure cross functionally within EMS partners
Support prototype and early production builds, manufacturing risk reviews, and readiness assessments
Identify manufacturing risks and mitigation strategies
Serve as the primary manufacturing technical interface with EMS partners
Drive cost reduction, yield and reliability enhancement initiatives
Manage/drive project deliverables from EMS partners to product schedule
Develop & revise assembly & test standard time(s) from NPI to production
Drive periodic review of standard times with costing team
Own Bill of Materials from Prototype to Production
Author Engineering Change Order with R&D team
Document manufacturing process and packaging requirements/specifications
Stay abreast of industry technological advancements
Mentor and technically guide manufacturing engineers across PCBA and FATP
Influence product and manufacturing strategy through strong technical judgment and cross-functional collaboration
Act as a trusted advisor to engineering, operations, and leadership teams
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with deep expertise in PCBA and electromechanical system assembly
Strong background in networking hardware, test equipment, or similar high-reliability electronic systems
Proven experience leading complex NPIs from early development through high-volume manufacturing
Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, automation, quality assurance, and cost optimization techniques
Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing and reliability issues at both PCBA and system levels
Experience working with global EMS and system integration partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across disciplines and leadership levels
Willingness and ability to 35% travel
Nice to have
Experience with highly dense + complex PCBA and electromechanical FATP
Some experience with opto electronics and optical cabling
Knowledge of IPC, ISO, and industry quality and reliability standards
Experience with manufacturing automation, fixtures, and precision assembly tooling
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent
Background in EDA, telecom, Semiconductor/test instrumentation, or industrial systems