PCBA Process Engineer

Flex•Milpitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking a PCBA Process Engineer in Milpitas, CA to join their team. This role reports to the Director, Operations Engineering and is responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining PCBA manufacturing processes with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and yield improvements. The position will support new product introduction, equipment implementation, process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a high-technology electronics manufacturing environment.

Requirements

8+ years of process engineering experience within high-technology electronics manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Deep expertise in PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT, stencil printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, wave/selective soldering, coating, underfill, and depanelization.
Strong experience developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes with a focus on yield, quality, throughput, and cycle time improvements.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex process issues using statistical methods and root cause analysis tools.
Experience supporting NPI, technology transfers, equipment qualification, and process validation in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Hands-on knowledge of process control, DOE, SPC, PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive manufacturing excellence.
Strong understanding of PCBA inspection and test methodologies, including AOI, X-ray, functional testing, component testing, and measurement systems.
Demonstrated technical leadership with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, lead process improvement initiatives, and support strategic manufacturing objectives.

Responsibilities

Drive PCBA process development and optimization to improve quality, cost, delivery, and manufacturing efficiency.
Evaluate product designs and manufacturing processes using DFX methodologies.
Establish and sustain robust, repeatable process parameters for production.
Lead troubleshooting efforts and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
Champion yield, productivity, throughput, cycle-time, and safety improvement initiatives.
Support capital equipment selection, qualification, implementation, and new technology introduction.
Develop and maintain process documentation, manufacturing standards, and statistical process controls.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction, technology transfers, and operator training.