Manufacturing Engineer- SMT/PCBA

Murrelektronik North America; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Murrelektronik North America is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to establish and optimize our SMT/PCBA operations in Suwanee, Georgia. You will lead NPI, develop and validate manufacturing processes, and program production equipment to meet quality and throughput targets.

You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvement. A hands-on role with impactful visibility in electronics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in SMT/PCBA environments.
• Experience supporting New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Hands-on programming and troubleshooting of SMT equipment.
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and reflow profiling.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing activities for new PCBAs from prototype to production.
• Develop and validate SMT processes including paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, and AOI.
• Program and optimize SMT equipment to improve quality and throughput.
• Provide DFM feedback to Design Engineering for successful launches.
• Create manufacturing documentation and standard processes.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support line startup, equipment qualification, and process validation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production.

Skills

SMT/PCBA manufacturing

NPI experience

DFM feedback

SMT equipment programming

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SMT programming tools

PCB inspection (AOI)

Job description

Murrelektronik is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in SMT and PCBA manufacturing to help establish and optimize our printed circuit board assembly operations in Suwanee, Georgia.

This is a highly visible role where you'll serve as the technical expert for SMT manufacturing, leading new product introductions, developing manufacturing processes, programming production equipment, and driving continuous improvement. You'll work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure products are successfully launched and manufactured with exceptional quality and efficiency.

If you're energized by building processes, solving technical challenges, and making a lasting impact, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the manufacturing engineering activities for new PCBAs assemblies from prototype through production.
• Develop, validate, and improve SMT manufacturing processes including solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow oven, selective soldering, conformal coating, and AOI inspection.
• Program and optimize SMT manufacturing equipment to improve quality and throughput.
• Partner with Design Engineering to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback and support successful product launches.
• Create manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and standardized processes.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield and reduce defects.
• Support manufacturing line startup, equipment qualification, and process validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to solve manufacturing challenges.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in an SMT/PCBA environment.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting SMT manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of PCBA assembly processes, reflow oven profiling, and process optimization.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards and quality systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with feasibility studies for Manufacturing and Testing.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Experience in a high‑mix, low‑to‑medium volume manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

Why Join Murrelektronik?

This role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of our electronics manufacturing operation. You'll have the chance to influence manufacturing strategy, implement best practices, and play a key role in bringing new products successfully into production while working alongside a collaborative engineering and operations team.