Process Engineering Technician
About The Position
MacroFab is a technology company focused on electronics innovation, operating as the first digital marketplace and intelligent manufacturing platform for contract electronics manufacturing. We leverage technology and services to enable customers to rapidly bring new products to market and consume manufacturing as a virtualized resource. Our partners benefit from a source of low overhead manufacturing jobs, maximizing factory capacity. We are a rapidly growing team where individuals can take ownership and build their careers. The Process Engineering Technician supports the Process Engineering team by developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role assists with process validation, equipment support, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives across SMT, through-hole assembly, final assembly, and other manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving manufacturing efficiency while supporting production teams in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of manufacturing or engineering technician experience preferred.
- Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, or SMT environments is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ESD practices is preferred.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and process specifications.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- SMT manufacturing knowledge
- Process optimization
- Root cause analysis
- Statistical process monitoring
- Manufacturing documentation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Fixture and tooling support
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma concepts
- Cross-functional collaboration
Responsibilities
- Support Process Engineers in developing and implementing manufacturing processes and work instructions.
- Assist with process validation, new product introductions (NPI), and engineering builds.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Support SMT, through-hole, hand assembly, soldering, conformal coating, inspection, testing, and final assembly processes.
- Assist with machine setup, process optimization, and equipment qualifications.
- Monitor process performance using production metrics and quality data.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, visual aids, process flows, and standard operating procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Assist in evaluating new manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process technologies.
- Conduct time studies and process capability evaluations.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve production issues.
- Support engineering change orders (ECOs) and process implementation activities.
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards, ESD requirements, and company quality procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
