Manufacturing Engineer - PCBA Neenah, WI Product Engineering Posted a day ago

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - PCBA to lead technical interfaces between internal teams and customers, translating schematics and designs into manufacturable solutions. The role focuses on optimizing PCBA manufacturing through DfX principles and systemic problem solving.

You will drive improvements to yields, reduce scrap, and shorten cycle times while collaborating with Test, Quality, and Process Engineering to ensure design for manufacturing success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Proficient in electrical design principles and manufacturing interfaces.
• Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing processes and quality tools.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Readiness & DfX: identify manufacturing routes and optimize processes for robust PCBA output.
• System-Level Technical Interface: translate requirements into actionable manufacturing instructions.
• Technical Problem Solving: lead root cause analysis when issues arise on the floor.
• Continuous Improvement: drive efficiency, reduce scrap, and optimize cycle times.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PCBA design

Manufacturing readiness

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SPC software

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Salary Range: $70,300.00 - $105,500.00

As a Manufacturing Engineer - PCBA, you will act as the primary technical leader for our products, serving as the main interface between Plexus's internal Customer Focus Teams (CFTs)- which include Test, Quality, and Process Engineering and the customer. You will transition your expertise in circuit design, schematics, and system architecture to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing excellence (DfX). Why this role is a fit for an Electrical Engineer:

This role moves you from "designing for performance" to "designing for success." You will leverage your technical depth to solve the complex intersection of electrical function and manufacturing viability.

Core Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Readiness & DfX: Apply your electrical background to identify manufacturing routes, and optimize process flows to ensure a robust and cost-effective PCBA output.
• System-Level Technical Interface: Act as the internal and external lead for technical communication. You will translate complex product requirements (e.g., schematics, BOMs, and customer specifications) into actionable instructions for the production floor.
• Technical Problem Solving: Lead root cause analysis (CAR/PAR) when issues arise on the floor. Your ability to read and interpret complex designs is vital for debugging PCBA issues, identifying failure modes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively drive efficiency. Use your engineering mindset to identify opportunities to improve yields, reduce scrap, and optimize manufacturing cycle times.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Intermediate Decision Making, Problem Solving Skills
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communications Skills
• Strong Analytical and statistical analysis Skills; Statistical Process Control Software Skills
• Proactive and Basic Cross-Discipline Development Knowledge
• Understand Structured Design
• Ability to develop good working relationships with team members and customers
• Lab tool/ test/measurement equipment experience preferred

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.