PCB / PCBA Manufacturing Consultant (PCB DFM experiences required)

Bittele Electronics Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing firm in Canada is seeking an experienced PCB/PCBA Manufacturing Consultant. You will optimize designs, provide expert guidance to clients, and enhance our service portfolio in a consulting role. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of PCB/PCBA experience, proficiency in design software and strong problem-solving skills. This position reports to the Director of Sales and requires on-site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in PCB / PCBA design.
• Strong understanding of electronic components and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quick turnaround solutions in an EMS environment.

Responsibilities

• Review PCB and PCBA designs for manufacturability.
• Provide technical expertise to clients.
• Optimize PCB layouts for cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct design reviews for compliance.

Skills

PCB design software proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

Job description

Overview

Bittele Electronics is a well-established and growing electronics company. As a Full-service PCB Assembly manufacturer, Bittele Electronics takes pride in providing value-added services to help our clients transition seamlessly from their circuit design to volume production while ensuring customer satisfaction. We seek to revolutionize EMS industry by connecting designers and manufacturers worldwide and empowering rapid innovation by swiftly bringing ideas into reality. As one of the leading electronics manufacturers in Ontario, Canada, we serve customers worldwide but mainly in the USA and Canada. With production facilities in Canada, Malaysia and China, we are securing a strong brand and reputation in prototype and volume Turn-key PCB assembly in the EMS industry.

We are seeking an experienced PCB / PCBA Manufacturing Consultant to join our team, strengthen our service portfolio with design and manufacturing expertise, and aid in promotion of our services to a previously untapped market of new clients in need of technical guidance on their journey from concept to physical realization.

As an experienced PCB / PCBA Manufacturing Consultant, you will provide expert guidance to our new and prospective clients, as well as internal account management and quotation staff. You will be responsible for optimizing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for manufacturability, reliability and cost. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects on predictable time and cost commitments.

You will also actively develop our client base by promoting our expertise through our portal, articles and other industry communications, thereby attracting incremental manufacturing revenues.

This position is under Sales Department, reporting to Director of Sales.

Work type : On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Review PCB and PCBA designs for Manufacturability for a wide variety of electronic products.
• Provide technical expertise and consulting services to our client counterparts in real time.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Optimize PCB layouts for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support Sales in quotation process including Gerber file review and guidance on complex designs.
• Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues during the prototyping and production phases.
• Support Marketing initiatives, including reviewing, editing and writing technical articles for company website.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in PCB / PCBA design and development or in-depth experience as PCB fabrication process engineer in top PCB manufacturing facilities.
• Proficiency in PCB design software such as Altium Designer, Eagle, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit design, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quick turnaround, turn-key solutions in an EMS environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices (e.g., IPC standards).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with high-speed digital and RF PCB design.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) principles.
• Previous consulting experience in the EMS industry.
• Experience with HDI board design.
• Technical article writing experience is an asset.

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Marketing, Customer Service, and Consulting

Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing