PCB Process Engineer: Optimize, Troubleshoot & Improve

Amphenol Printed Circuit Board Technology; Nashua, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Printed Circuit Board Technology is seeking a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for PCBs in a fast-paced production environment. You will lead improvements to yield, cycle time, and quality while maintaining equipment and integrating new technologies.

The role requires strong problem solving, leadership, and communication skills, with experience in PCB manufacturing and Six Sigma or Lean methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to driving excellence.
• Working knowledge of printed circuit board manufacturing.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or related methods.
• Proficiency in process monitoring tools and improvement methods (e.g., SPC, FMEA, DOE, RCA, Process Capability Analysis, MSA).
• Experience with advanced PCB technologies (e.g., HDI, RF, Flex, Rigid Flex, Book Binders).
• Proficiency in statistics and statistical software such as Minitab.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM tools

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve PCB processes.
• Optimize production workflows, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards.
• Serve as the primary owner of your respective processes with a general knowledge of your internal customers.
• Monitor process performance metrics (yield, cycle time, quality, rework) and take proactive steps to resolve issues.
• Act as the point of contact for process-related decisions, changes, and optimizations.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and purchase PCB manufacturing equipment to improve capability and/or reduce cost.
• Ensure calibration and preventative maintenance schedules are followed to extend the lifetime of the equipment and reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with customer and product specifications by monitoring and reacting to critical process inputs and outputs.
• Identify and execute effective corrective actions to address scrap/rework events.
• Investigate and resolve process related defects using root cause analysis tools such as Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Maintain detailed process documentation; this includes short sheets (SS), standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, and process control plans. Focus should be on clear language with poka-yoke (mistake proofing) methods where possible.
• Lead both cross functional and targeted continuous improvement activities.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Skills

PCB manufacturing knowledge

Six Sigma

DOE

FMEA

Minitab

Statistical analysis

Process monitoring

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Minitab

Statistical software

Job description

Amphenol Printed Circuit Board Technology is seeking a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for PCBs in a fast-paced production environment. You will lead improvements to yield, cycle time, and quality while maintaining equipment and integrating new technologies.

The role requires strong problem solving, leadership, and communication skills, with experience in PCB manufacturing and Six Sigma or Lean methods.