Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer

Emerald Technologies•Salem, NH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Emerald Technologies is seeking an experienced Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer to join its Salem, New Hampshire team. The role provides hands-on technical support across manufacturing and engineering, addresses process and equipment issues, improves manufacturing processes, and supports new product launches. The engineer works with manufacturing, quality, operations, and customer teams to develop reliable, repeatable processes for high-reliability electronics manufacturing, including PCBAs, sub-assemblies, cables, and harnesses. The position focuses on Surface Mount (SMT), Through-Hole (THT), and conformal coating operations. It includes optimizing PCBA processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and machine programs; driving continuous improvement and New Product Introduction (NPI); analyzing inspection and machine data to prevent defects; and maintaining manufacturing documentation. The position is based with the Salem, NH team. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR because the role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of process engineering experience in an electronics manufacturing (PCBA) environment.
Working knowledge of THT and SMT processes and SMT production equipment in contract manufacturing or a similar environment.
Familiarity with assembly techniques using THT, SMT, and mixed technology.
Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, component datasheets, PCB documentation, customer specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
Strong mathematical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and reach sound conclusions.
Ability to solve practical problems in environments where processes and conditions may vary and standardization may be incomplete.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electronics/electrical engineering or a related field preferred; an associate’s degree will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide daily hands-on technical support to production and engineering teams and troubleshoot process and equipment issues in SMT, THT, and conformal coating operations.
Identify customer requirements and define process steps, cycle times, and lead times for producing conforming PCBA, sub-assembly, cable, and harness products.
Optimize PCBA operations, including processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and machine programs.
Partner with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives to establish robust, repeatable processes that improve efficiency, quality, productivity, and process performance.
Drive NPI activities, including DFM reviews, equipment readiness, process development, and production transitions.
Use AOI, X-ray, inspection, SPI, and machine data to identify trends, eliminate defects, and prevent recurring SMT assembly issues.
Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and other engineering records.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and engineering excellence.