Manufacturing Engineer

Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division in Calgary seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and validate PCB and PCBA assembly processes, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and readiness for high-volume production.

You will collaborate with design, product development, and operations teams to transition new, sustainable products into production, apply IPC standards, support NPI builds, and drive continuous improvement across global suppliers and EMS providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical diploma in related field.
• 3+ years of PCB/PCBA design or manufacturing experience.
• Strong SMT knowledge and IPC standards expertise.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient technical writing: DFM reports, build reports, instructions.
• Advanced computer skills: MS Office and Gerber/ODB++ viewers.
• Excellent English communication, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel globally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert on IPC standards for PCB/PCBA fabrication.
• Provide DFM guidance to transition new products into high-volume production.
• Provide technical/manufacturing support for NPI builds.
• Review and support validation and implementation of changes.
• Support PCB/PCBA supplier audits with technical input.
• Drive continuous improvement of DFM and manufacturing processes.

Skills

SMT assembly knowledge

IPC standards knowledge

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

English communication

MS Office

Gerber/ODB++ viewers

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Technical Diploma in Mechanical/Electronics/Manufacturing

Tools

Gerber/ODB++ viewers

Job description

Overview

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions Division is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a global leader in engineering and technology, committed to developing innovative solutions that drive meaningful impact. In this role, you will focus on designing, improving, and validating assembly processes for new Printed Circuit Board (PCBs) and Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), ensuring they are optimized for efficient and reliable production. You will work closely with design teams to ensure products are manufacturable and meet high-quality standards.

As part of the team, you will collaborate with product development and business operations to transition new, sustainable products into high-volume production. Your efforts will help ensure products are delivered on time while meeting performance and quality expectations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Company:Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division:This division wasestablishedin 2022 by combining the Autonomy & Positioning (A&P), Mining and Agriculture divisions of Hexagon.With over 2000 global employees, the division offersperception, positioning, vehicle autonomy and site orchestration technologies to enable the full autonomous solution for agriculture, mining, automotive,marineand other industries.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Calgary, AB.

Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineeryou will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on IPC standards for PCB and PCBA fabrication.
• Collaborate with product development and operations teams, providing best-in-class Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidance to successfully transition new, sustainable products into high-volume production.
• Provide technical and manufacturing support for New Product Introduction (NPI) builds.
• Review and support the validation and implementation of engineering or process changes.
• Provide technical support for PCB/PCBA supplier audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance DFM and manufacturing processes at Hexagon Global sites, PCB suppliers, and Electronics Manufacturing Services(EMS) providers.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or Manufacturing.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in PCB or PCBA design or manufacturing.
• Strong technical aptitude with a solid understanding of surface mount technology (SMT) assembly processes, along with knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 standards.
• Robust analytic and formal problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing, including the creation of DFM reports, prototype/pilot build reports, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and experience with Gerber/ODB++ viewers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally as needed.

Key Success Factors:

• Works well in a team environment and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working independently but knows when to seek input or ask for help.
• Confident self-starter with a proactive mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and enjoys debugging and problem-solving.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and takes initiative.
• Comfortable using data to drive collaborative decisions.
• Motivated by challenging work and thrives in dynamic environments.

Nice-to-Have:

• Quality and auditing training or certification
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) knowledge and experience
• 8D Problem Solving

At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.