PCB Process Engineer for NPI & Manufacturing Excellence

Plano Acquisition LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano Acquisition LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and document manufacturing processes for PCBAs, translating drawings and specifications into clear work instructions and workflows for the production floor. The ideal candidate has strong NPI experience, process development skills, and the ability to create detailed production documentation for electronics manufacturing.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, and Program Management to ensure compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Ability to interpret assembly drawings, mechanical drawings, schematics, BOMs, customer specifications, and IPC standards.
• Experience creating manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721, AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience in medical, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, BOMs, Gerber/ODB++, assembly prints, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Develop detailed manufacturing work instructions for SMT, through-hole, selective solder, wave solder, conformal coating, test, inspection, and final assembly.
• Create and maintain manufacturing process flows for new product introductions.
• Lead or actively participate in NPI meetings to establish the manufacturing strategy for new products.
• Develop manufacturing routing and workflow from customer documentation through final production.
• Identify manufacturing risks and recommend process improvements before production release.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Test Engineering, and Program Management.
• Create visual work instructions using photographs, drawings, and process illustrations.
• Ensure documentation complies with customer requirements and internal quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and document revisions.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions as needed.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel during product launches.

Job description

Plano Acquisition LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and document manufacturing processes for PCBAs, translating drawings and specifications into clear work instructions and workflows for the production floor. The ideal candidate has strong NPI experience, process development skills, and the ability to create detailed production documentation for electronics manufacturing.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, and Program Management to ensure compliant,