PCBA Process Engineer: Drive SMT, Soldering & Quality

Gorilla Circuits; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorilla Circuits is seeking a PCBA Process Engineer to develop and optimize assembly processes for PCBA manufacturing. You will document procedures, support production lines, and drive yield improvements through process capabilities and DOE initiatives.

The role requires hands-on experience with SMT, wave/reflow soldering, conformal coating, and testing, along with strong IPC standards knowledge. This position is on-site in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of PCBA process engineering experience (SMT, wave/reflow soldering, selective soldering, conformal coating, testing).
• Strong knowledge of IPC standards.
• Hands-on experience with process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in creating work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT, wave soldering, reflow, selective soldering, conformal coating, test).
• Provide technical support to production lines to resolve process issues, equipment downtime, and quality concerns.
• Evaluate and implement new equipment, tools, and materials to improve throughput, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and SOPs.
• Conduct process capability studies, DOE, and root cause analysis for yield improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Design, and Production teams to ensure manufacturability and IPC compliance.
• Support NPI through process development, DFM/A feedback, and pilot builds.
• Train operators and technicians on assembly processes and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

PCBA process engineering

IPC standards

Process troubleshooting

SOPs/work instructions

DOE / design of experiments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Gorilla Circuits is seeking a PCBA Process Engineer to develop and optimize assembly processes for PCBA manufacturing. You will document procedures, support production lines, and drive yield improvements through process capabilities and DOE initiatives.

The role requires hands-on experience with SMT, wave/reflow soldering, conformal coating, and testing, along with strong IPC standards knowledge. This position is on-site in California.