PCB Manufacturing Engineer: Optimize PCBA & EMS Processes

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

PTO + sick leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with strong electronics manufacturing expertise in Irvine to enhance PCBA development and EMS-driven processes. The role is permanent, offering relocation assistance if needed, and a path to growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include designing, implementing and improving manufacturing processes, reducing cycle times, and collaborating with design engineers to optimize producibility and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; Master’s degree advantageous.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience in SMT and PCB operations.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, costs and production optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional project management abilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to manage a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, monitor and maintain manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement process improvements to reduce costs and cycles.
• Manage manufacturing areas including PCBA Development and PCB.
• Promote efficiency through production strategies.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve manufacturability and economical production.
• Investigate and troubleshoot product and production issues.
• Provide technical expertise and training to team members.
• Ensure health and safety regulations compliance.
• Design and improve electronic parts, components and systems for manufacturing.
• Implement EMS to enhance manufacturing processes.

Skills

SMT & PCB operations

Manufacturing process optimization

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree advantageous

Tools

EMS tooling

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with strong electronics manufacturing expertise in Irvine to enhance PCBA development and EMS-driven processes. The role is permanent, offering relocation assistance if needed, and a path to growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include designing, implementing and improving manufacturing processes, reducing cycle times, and collaborating with design engineers to optimize producibility and cost efficiency.