Senior PCBA Industrialization & Manufacturing Engineer

Alpitronic

Bolzano

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Total compensation from €74,000 gross

30% variable bonus

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Job summary

Alpitronic in Bolzano, Italy, seeks a Senior PCBA Manufacturing Technology Engineer to ensure manufacturability and readiness for series production. You will drive DFM/DFA/DFT, define industrialization standards, and own PCBA equipment strategies from SMT/THT to testing lines.

The role interfaces with R&D, NPI, Production, Quality, and EMS partners to align manufacturing requirements and readiness gates. Strong engineering background and English/Italian/German language skills are valued.

Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
Several Years of professional experience in PCBA industrialization / manufacturing engineering, preferably in EMS or electronics manufacturing environments
Strong Hands-on experience with PCBA manufacturing equipment and processes, including SMT and THT assembly (e.g., pick‑and‑place, reflow, SPI/AOI, wave/selective soldering)
Experience in running feasibility studies, prototypes, and pilot projects, including process trials and validation activities
Understanding of technology maturity models (TRL, MRL) and industrialization methods
Proven experience in specification, selection, and implementation of PCBA manufacturing equipment, including technical ownership in interactions with equipment suppliers
Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing / Assembly / Test (DFM/DFA/DFT) principles for PCBAs
Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001)
Familiarity with REACH and RoHS regulations and quality systems (ISO 9001 environment)
Excellent knowledge of English, Italian and/or German as an advantage

Responsibilities

DFM, DFA and DFT Excellence: Drive and enforce DFM, DFA, and DFT principles across product development
PCBA Industrialization Readiness: Ensure smooth transition from design to prototype to pilot to series production
Equipment Specification & Supplier Selection: Define technical requirements for PCBA manufacturing equipment and lead supplier evaluations
Process Qualification & Validation: Define and support process and product qualification plans; contribute to PFMEA
Make-or-Buy & Industrialization Strategy Support: Support decisions for PCBA manufacturing processes and EMS options