Manufacturing Engineer I - PCB/Printed Circuit Boards

HonorVet Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to join onsite for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on developing and improving PCB manufacturing processes, including SMT and related verification activities.

You will work with equipment vendors and operators to optimize layouts, costs, and quality. The position requires a BS degree in engineering or related discipline and entails hands-on process engineering, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience with PCB manufacturing processes.
• Ability to design, modify and test manufacturing methods and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Skills

Printed circuit board manufacturing

Process engineering

Verification & validation

Education

BS Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

HonorVet Technologies (SDVOSB) provides specialized and scalable staffing solutions to pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, biotech organizations, CROs, research laboratories, and life sciences organizations across the United States. With strong delivery capabilities and rapid turnaround times, we support contract, direct hire, project-based, and consulting staffing needs across clinical research, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, quality control, medical affairs, manufacturing, validation, and scientific operations.

Our dedicated recruitment team focuses on delivering qualified life sciences and pharmaceutical professionals efficiently while ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer I

Location: Irvine - onsite 5 days a week

Contract Length: 12 months, potential extension

Top skills: Printed circuit board manufacturing, process engineering, verification & validation

Job Summary:

• Develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Able to work with Surface Mount Technology, Selective Soldering, IQ/OQ/PQ for new major equipment, printed circuit board troubleshooting and testing.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education:

• BS Degree in Engineering or related discipline