Senior Pcba Manufacturing Technology Engineer (M/F/D)

Alpitronic; Trentino-Alto Adige; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total compensation from €74,000 gross

30% variable bonus

Additional company benefits

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

Skills

DFM/DFA/DFT

Process qualification

PFMEA

Supplier evaluation

Industrialization

Design for Manufacturing

IPC standards

Languages: English/Italian/German

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Mechatronics/Materials Science/Automation Engineering

Tools

SMT equipment

THT equipment

SPI/AOI

Pick-and-place

Reflow soldering

Wave soldering

Job description

The Senior PCBA Manufacturing Technology Engineer ensures that PCBAs are ready for industrialization before series production by driving strong design-to-manufacturing alignment and reducing risks early in development.

The role focuses on DFM/DFA/DFT, process quality, and process qualification, ensuring that designs are manufacturable, testable, and scalable. It acts as the technical interface between R&D, NPI, Production, Quality, and EMS partners, driving alignment on manufacturing requirements and industrialization readiness.

In addition, the role includes ownership of PCBA manufacturing equipment and line concepts, covering the definition, specification, selection, and implementation of SMT/THT equipment and assembly lines.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

DFM, DFA and DFT Excellence:

• Drive and enforce DFM, DFA, and DFT principles across product development
• Review PCB/PCBA designs to ensure manufacturability, assembly robustness, and testability
• Define and maintain design guidelines and industrialization standards

PCBA Industrialization Readiness

• Ensure smooth transition from design to prototype to pilot to series production
• Define industrialization requirements, acceptance criteria, and readiness gates
• Support creation of manufacturing documentation and technical specifications

Equipment Specification & Supplier Selection

• Define technical requirements and specifications for PCBA manufacturing equipment (SMT/THT), including pick‑and‑place, reflow, SPI/AOI, and soldering technologies
• Support the selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers, considering technical capability, scalability, and reliability
• Lead RFQ processes, technical reviews, and supplier benchmarking

Process Qualification & Validation

• Define and support process and product qualification plans
• Support and contribute to PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate risks
• Evaluate process capability, stability, and scalability

Make-or-Buy & Industrialization Strategy Support

• Support make‑or‑buy decisions for PCBA manufacturing processes and technologies
• Evaluate internal capabilities vs EMS solutions in terms of cost, scalability, quality, and risks
• Provide technical input for industrialization and sourcing strategies

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 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

OUR COMMITMENT

• Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team
• High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Total compensation starting from €74,000 gross per year, including a 30% variable bonus based on goal achievement
• Additional company benefits

WHY ALPITRONIC

Together with our customers, we are driving the world towards sustainable mobility – with cutting-edge technology, we inspire with the most innovative and reliable solutions. With our roots in South Tyrol, we are market and innovation leaders and set the future charging infrastructure standards from our locations in Bolzano/Bozen, Bergamo, Bologna, Munich and Charlotte (USA).

WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL

We are excited to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about making things happen, take personal responsibility and appreciate seeing the direct results of their work in the final product. We are a fast-growing company and offer our top teams a diverse and challenging range of tasks in a respectful corporate culture. Your contributions matter, are appreciated and have a significant impact! Join us and be part of our team!