Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO per year

Eight holidays per year

401(k) with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA & FSA Plans

Company-paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to join our Frederick, MD team. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing methodologies for PCB and electro-mechanical assemblies, with involvement in tool selection, process optimization, and collaboration with vendors.

The position is fully onsite in Frederick, MD, offering a competitive package including PTO, holidays, 401(k) with employer match, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of assembly for printed circuit boards.
• Mechanical/machine programming experience for equipment used to assemble surface mount and thru-hole printed wiring boards.
• Entry level of experience as indicated by the job listing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methodologies.
• Confer with vendors and customers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment or parts.
• Estimate production times and assist with planning staffing and costs related to tooling.
• Confer with management regarding manufacturing capabilities and production schedules to facilitate processes.
• Analyze and plan workflow of SMT and through-hole PCBs and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

root cause failure analysis

corrective and preventive action

mechanical assembly

electronics manufacturing

Job description

Description

• 1. Develop, evaluate and improve current manufacturing methodologies, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards
• 2. Confer with vendors and customers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts
• 3. Estimate production times and assist with planning staffing requirements and costs related to tooling in the production quotation process
• 4. Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and production schedules to facilitate production processes
• 5. Analyze and plan workflow of surface mount, thru-hole printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical assemblies
• 6. Design, sketch, implement and document the utilization of specialty assembly tools
• 7. Configure and calibrate production equipment as necessary to support production needs
• 8. Troubleshoot common equipment failures
• 9. Repair equipment on the production floor using standard electrical and mechanical measuring equipment
• 10. Develop procedures per ISO/AS9100D/J-STD-001 standards
• 11. Manage and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, both electrical and mechanical
• 12. Assist with the creation or create production software programs for the SMT machines, AOIs or other production area equipment as required
• 13. Contact equipment manufacturers and suppliers for equipment troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment for replacement and evaluation of new equipment manufacturers as needed
• 14. Oversee and provide guidance on tasks associated with bonding adhesives, such as EP30AO and solder paste, and specialized processes, specifically conformal coating
• 15. Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
• 16. Identify and evaluate new tools that allow each group to perform in the most efficient manner
• 17. Verify new and existing machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications and requirements
• 18. Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Manufacturing engineering
• root cause failure analysis
• corrective and preventive action
• mechanical assembly
• electronics manufacturing
• PCB manufacturing
• PCB assembly
• Soldering

Top Skills Details

• Manufacturing engineering
• root cause failure analysis
• corrective and preventive action
• mechanical assembly
• electronics manufacturing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of assembly for printed circuit boards Mechanical/ machine programming experience for equipment used to assembly surface mount and thru-hold printed wiring boards

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay And Benefits

$65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

• Five (5) weeks PTO per year
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
• HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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