PCB Process Engineer - Wet Process

Pioneer Circuits Inc.•Santa Ana, CA

2d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Wet Process Engineer oversees, optimizes, and supports all wet process operations involved in PCB manufacturing, including but not limited to cleaning, etching, plating, stripping, and surface finish.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and industry standards
Working knowledge in rigid, flex, and rigid-flex printed circuit boards
Proficiency with ERP, Minitab or statistical analysis software
Ability to read and interpret part drawings and GD&T
Detail oriented, organized; effective problem-solver
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain high confidentiality standards and practices
Bachelor’s degree in industrial Chemical Engineering or Materials Science
2-3 years of experience in wet process engineering in PCB manufacturing
Experience with environment and safety compliance (OSHA, EPA, ect.)

Responsibilities

Develops, monitors, and optimizes wet processes including outer layer etching, copper plating, micro-etch, stripping, and cleaning.
Conducts risk assessments and monitors process performance throughout the production cycle.
Troubleshoots process-related issues and implements corrective actions.
Evaluates and tests processes and equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturing specs and environmental and safety regulations
Works closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure efficient and safe process operations.
Performs root cause analysis for process deviations or defects and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
Develops and updates engineering documents such as ECRs, process maps, pFMEA, SOPs, part drawings, Test Reports, and Travelers
Researches and recommends new production equipment; designs and plans equipment layout and implementation