PCBA Process Engineer

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice located in Austin, Texas. The PCBA Process Engineer will provide assembly method engineering support for electronic assemblies, working onsite to develop, implement, and document production processes.

The role emphasizes administering SMT programs, diagnosing process issues, and optimizing line balance, with responsibilities spanning program generation, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical training in engineering or related field.
• 1+ year of manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with SMT, PCB assembly, schematics and related tools.
• Experience with automated equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers SMT programs to verify placement, dispensing, and inspection processes.
• Diagnoses placement and process issues and applies corrective actions.
• Balances line and machine utilization for optimal throughput.
• Develops and documents programs for placement equipment using CAD, Gerbers and drawings.
• Maintains program libraries and supports transfers between sites.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Manufacturing processes

Programming machines

CAD/Gerber data handling

Automated equipment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or technical training in engineering or related field

Tools

Schematic reading

PCB touch-up

Soldering (commercial)

Mechanical assembly

PCB wiring (point-to-point)

Auto equipment familiarity

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Director, the PCBA Process Engineer role provides assembly method engineering support in the development, implementation, and documentation of production processes in the manufacturing of electronic assemblies. This position will be located onsite in Austin, TX.

What a typical day looks like:

• Administers SMT programs to verify accurate placement, adhesive dispense, Screen Printer, Paste Inspection, Oven, AOI, X-ray and/or Coating programs for accuracy.
• Supports manufacturing production via diagnosis of placement and process issues and applies corrective actions.
• Balances line and machines for optimal Standard Placement Rate.
• Makes corrections to programs and submits software change forms.
• Incorporates changes to product revision, performs line changes, and facilitates the transfer of programs and associated documentation to and from the site.
• Uses CAD data, Gerbers, Fab Drawings, Centroid data, Customer BOM’s, Fabmaster, assembly drawings, and panel drawings to generate programs for placement equipment.
• Generates visual aids and setup documentation for manufacturing.
• Programs multiple types of electro-mechanical automated machines (including placement, screen print, optical inspection equipment, and dispensing)
• Takes customer schedule (provided by CFT) and develops programs by schedule.
• Provides input to capacity planning team through scheduling tools.
• Maintains libraries of programs, profiles, and part data by customer and project.
• In some cases, maintenance duties are performed.
• Theoretical knowledge of any of the following disciplines: agricultural sciences, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, forestry, geology, geophysics, meteorology, or physics; and
• The ability to solve practical problems in any of those disciplines, or the ability to apply principles of any of those disciplines to basic or applied research.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s Degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of related experience in Manufacturing.
• Use of the following tools may be required: electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics, PCB touch-up, commercial soldering, mechanical assembly, PCB point to point wiring
• Automated equipment work (Preferred)

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).