Senior Manufacturing Support Technician - IB4
About The Position
The Senior Manufacturing Support Technician is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for PCB assembly, testing, and electro-mechanical builds. This role involves creating and managing multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) and implementing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). The technician will provide hands-on support for SMT and through-hole assembly processes, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and drive process improvement initiatives. Collaboration with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams on New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfers is also a key aspect. Additionally, the role includes optimizing functional testing, analyzing production data, ensuring compliance with IPC standards, and training other technicians and operators.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) environment
- Strong experience with SOPs, BOMs, and ECO processes
- Hands-on knowledge of PCB assembly, SMT processes, reflow ovens, pick-and-place machines, and soldering techniques
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and Gerber files
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- IPC certification (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
- Familiarity with AOI (Automated Optical Inspection), X-ray inspection, and test fixtures
- Experience in high-reliability industries (aerospace, medical devices, automotive electronics)
Responsibilities
- Develop, validate, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for PCB assembly, testing, and electro-mechanical builds
- Create and manage multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electronic assemblies, ensuring alignment with design and production requirements
- Initiate, track, and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including revision control and documentation updates
- Provide hands-on support for SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and through-hole assembly processes
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to soldering defects, component placement, test failures, and equipment performance
- Drive process improvement initiatives to increase yield, reduce rework/scrap, and improve cycle time
- Collaborate with engineering (EE/ME), quality, and supply chain teams on NPI (New Product Introduction) and product transfers
- Support and optimize functional testing, ICT (In-Circuit Testing), and final test processes
- Analyze production data (yield, defects, downtime) and implement corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and quality systems
- Train and mentor technicians and operators on electronics assembly best practices
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for advancement in a growing electronics manufacturing environment
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
