PCB Manufacturing Engineer

Leoforce; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

401(k) Match

PTO & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Career Growth

Job summary

Leoforce seeks a Senior PCB Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturability improvements across PCB fabrication and assembly. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to optimize processes, review Gerber and stack-ups, and support NPI from prototype to production.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 3+ years in electronics manufacturing, with IPC experience, strong analytical and root-cause skills, and hands-on knowledge of imaging, etching,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in PCB manufacturing, PCB fabrication, EMS, or electronics manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience reviewing Gerber files, fabrication drawings, and stack-up requirements.
• Knowledge of IPC standards including IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficiency using CAD viewers, manufacturing documentation, and engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer PCB designs and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for PCB fabrication and assembly operations.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through production release.
• Collaborate with customers, engineering teams, quality personnel, and production teams to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
• Review Gerber files, fabrication drawings, stack-ups, and manufacturing documentation for accuracy and feasibility.
• Troubleshoot yield, quality, and process-related issues using root cause analysis methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, automation, and cost improvement.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, process flows, and engineering change orders.
• Support PCB fabrication processes including imaging, etching, drilling, plating, lamination, solder mask, surface finishes, routing, and final inspection.
• Support PCB assembly processes including SMT, through-hole assembly, reflow soldering, AOI, X-Ray inspection, testing, and box build integration.
• Work closely with quality teams to ensure compliance with IPC standards and customer requirements.
• Participate in PFMEA, control plans, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with capacity planning, tooling development, and equipment qualification activities.
• Support supplier and component-related technical evaluations when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

CAD viewers

Engineering tools

Manufacturing documentation

Job description

PCB Manufacturing Engineer

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer PCB designs and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for PCB fabrication and assembly operations.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through production release.
• Collaborate with customers, engineering teams, quality personnel, and production teams to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
• Review Gerber files, fabrication drawings, stack-ups, and manufacturing documentation for accuracy and feasibility.
• Troubleshoot yield, quality, and process-related issues using root cause analysis methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, automation, and cost improvement.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, process flows, and engineering change orders.
• Support PCB fabrication processes including imaging, etching, drilling, plating, lamination, solder mask, surface finishes, routing, and final inspection.
• Support PCB assembly processes including SMT, through-hole assembly, reflow soldering, AOI, X-Ray inspection, testing, and box build integration.
• Work closely with quality teams to ensure compliance with IPC standards and customer requirements.
• Participate in PFMEA, control plans, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with capacity planning, tooling development, and equipment qualification activities.
• Support supplier and component-related technical evaluations when required.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in PCB manufacturing, PCB fabrication, EMS, or electronics manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience reviewing Gerber files, fabrication drawings, and stack-up requirements.
• Knowledge of IPC standards including IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficiency using CAD viewers, manufacturing documentation, and engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in high-mix, low-volume and prototype manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, or industrial electronics customers.
• Familiarity with SMT manufacturing processes and automated inspection technologies (AOI, SPI, X-Ray).
• Knowledge of RF, HDI, flex, rigid-flex, or multilayer PCB technologies.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working within ISO 9001, ITAR, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

A bit about us

We are seeking a PCB Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing, process development, and continuous improvement of printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and assembly operations. This individual will play a critical role in bridging engineering and production by ensuring manufacturability, improving process efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and supporting customers from prototype through full-scale production.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with PCB fabrication and/or PCB assembly processes, a strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and a passion for solving complex manufacturing challenges within a fast‑paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities Within Engineering and Manufacturing Operations