Flex
PCBAProcessEngineer
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“PCBA Process Engineer at Flex. Skills: PCBA Process Engineering, SMT assembly processes, defect reduction, continuous improvement, data-driven problem-solving. developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies. ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable PCBA production”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable PCBA production; robust and repeatable manufacturing performance; resolve yield, quality, equipment, or throughput issues; drive corrective actions; defect reduction initiatives; optimize equipment performance, uptime, and reliability; improve manufacturability and testability
Industry & Context.
analytical and troubleshooting skills; data-driven problem-solving tools (DOE, SPC, 8D, Ishikawa); root-cause analysis
Manufacturing floor and office environment, May require occasional travel to suppliers or contract manufacturers, Hands-on involvement with production equipment and processes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience, 5+ years of experience in PCBA or electronics manufacturing, understanding of SMT, Hands-on experience with reflow profiling, solder paste printing, and defect analysis, Familiarity with IPC standards and electronic assembly quality requirements, Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools - robotic, vision, material handling, Conveyors, PLC, HMI, Pick-Place-Pack, Inspection/Tes, Experience using data-driven problem-solving tools (DOE, SPC, 8D, Ishikawa), Knowledge of AOI, SPI, X-ray inspection, and functional test integration
Nice to Have
2 years’ experience working with manufacturing of medical devices, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering experience working in high-volume assembly processes, Experience with high speed low mix or regulated manufacturing environments, Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen), Experience supporting automation or Industry 4.0 initiatives
What You'll Do.
and sustaining manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies
ensuring high-quality
and scalable PCBA production
and improve SMT assembly processes
Establish and maintain process parameters
and standard operating procedures
Lead process characterization
Provide day-to-day engineering support to production lines
Analyze process data and defect trends
Support ramp-up of new products
Drive defect reduction initiatives
Support PFMEA creation and maintenance
Define equipment requirements and support selection
Work with maintenance and vendors to optimize equipment performance
Specify and validate fixtures
Collaborate with Design Engineering on DFM/DFA reviews
Support Supply Chain with material evaluations
and supplier process readiness
Train operators and technicians on new processes
Maintain accurate process documentation
and traceability records
Ensure compliance with IPC standards and internal quality requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Quality Engineering on customer complaints, audits, and corrective/preventive actions; Collaborate with Design Engineering on DFM/DFA reviews; Excellent communication skills for cross-functional teamwork
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal, written and critical thinking skill; Excellent communication skills for cross-functional teamwork
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 05-14-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-14-2026 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary **Job Summary** The PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies. This role focuses on ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective, and scalable PCBA production through process design, equipment optimization, defect reduction, and continuous improvement across SMT and through‑hole operations. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop, validate, and improve SMT assembly processes including solder paste printing, pick‑and‑place, reflow. * Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, control plans, and standard operating procedures. * Lead process characterization (DOE, capability studies) to ensure robust and repeatable manufacturing performance. * Provide day‑to‑day engineering support to production lines to resolve yield, quality, equipment, or throughput issues. * Analyze process data and defect trends using SPC and root‑cause analysis tools to drive corrective actions. * Support ramp‑up of new products from NPI through full production. * Drive defect reduction initiatives targeting solder defects, component damage, alignment issues, and functional failures. * Support PFMEA creation and maintenance for PCBA processes. * Collaborate with Quality Engineering on customer complaints, audits, and corrective/preventive actions. * Define equipment requirements and support selection, qualification, and deployment of SMT and PCBA manufacturing
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