Manufacturing Engineer

ACTalent; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite on-site/onsite

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee and enhance SMT/PCBA assembly, hand soldering, testing, and final assembly. You will support both new product introductions and existing lines, focusing on programming and process development and partnering across Quality, Test Engineering, and Operations.

You will lead root cause analysis, improve yield and throughput, and ensure proper documentation, tooling, and production readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electronics manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience in SMT/PCBA manufacturing.
• Understanding of SMT processes including paste printing, placement, reflow, and thermal profiling.
• SMT/pick-and-place programming experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics manufacturing/process issues and conducting root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610/electronic assembly workmanship.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and basic electrical schematics.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation/change control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve SMT, soldering, test, and final assembly processes while troubleshooting defects and production issues.
• Create, validate, release, revise, and maintain pick-and-place programs and component libraries.
• Transition new products from Engineering into production by developing processes, documentation, tooling, and production readiness plans.
• Perform root cause analysis to determine and correct yield, defect, and throughput issues.
• Partner with Test Engineering to address test coverage, fixture readiness, and manufacturing-related test issues.
• Maintain work instructions, process flows, control plans, BOM/routing-related information, change orders, and manufacturing records.
• Develop fixtures and manufacturing aids using drawings, GD&T, schematics, and CAD.

Skills

electronics manufacturing

SMT/PCBA

SMT processes

pick-and-place programming

root cause analysis

IPC-A-610 knowledge

engineering drawings

manufacturing docs

Tools

Samsung/Hanwha SMT equipment

T-Studio

T-OLP/T-Feeder

TRI AOI

Europlacer printers

reflow ovens

Epicor ERP

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will oversee and enhance manufacturing processes across SMT/PCBA assembly, hand soldering, testing, and final assembly. This role supports both new product introduction and existing product lines, focusing on programming and process development, including pick-and-place programming and production troubleshooting. The engineer will collaborate with technicians, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve production issues and improve yield and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve SMT, soldering, test, and final assembly processes while troubleshooting defects and production issues.
• Create, validate, release, revise, and maintain pick-and-place programs and component libraries.
• Transition new products from Engineering into production by developing processes, documentation, tooling, and production readiness plans.
• Perform root cause analysis to determine and correct yield, defect, and throughput issues.
• Partner with Test Engineering to address test coverage, fixture readiness, and manufacturing‑related test issues.
• Maintain work instructions, process flows, control plans, BOM/routing‑related information, change orders, and manufacturing records.
• Develop fixtures and manufacturing aids using drawings, GD&T, schematics, and CAD.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of electronics manufacturing experience.
• Hands‑on experience in SMT/PCBA manufacturing.
• Understanding of SMT processes including paste printing, placement, reflow, and thermal profiling.
• SMT/pick‑and‑place programming experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics manufacturing/process issues and conducting root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of IPC‑A‑610/electronic assembly workmanship.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and basic electrical schematics.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation/change control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Samsung/Hanwha SMT equipment, T‑Studio, TOLP, T‑Feeder, TRI AOI, Europlacer screen printers, and reflow ovens.
• Familiarity with Epicor ERP and SolidWorks.
• Experience in fixture/tooling design and 3D printing.
• Knowledge of high‑mix/low‑volume electronics manufacturing.
• Exposure to NPI and legacy product sustainment.
• Understanding of UL/Intertek product safety certification and Class I, Division 2 environments.
• Experience with AI‑enabled manufacturing tooling.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Boulder, CO, in a small/high‑mix electronics manufacturing environment. The engineer will be physically present on the production floor, engaging in hands‑on troubleshooting and collaborating closely with technicians and operators. The work involves cross‑functional interaction with Quality, Test Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, focusing on both new product introductions and sustaining legacy production. Expect multiple priorities and production‑driven problem solving. Casual dress and a dog‑friendly office contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Boulder, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.50 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Boulder, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boulder,CO.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.