PCBA Process Engineer - Quality & Throughput Focus

Emerald Technologies; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA/FSA

401K + match

PTO

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Emerald Technologies in Saline, MI is seeking a Process Engineer to join our onsite team. You will identify customer specs to define process steps and lead times for PCBA manufacturing, sub-assemblies, cables, and harnesses.

You will collaborate across functions to improve process efficiency and quality, develop tooling and machine programs, and support NPI through manufacturability reviews and transitions. Safety and best practices are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of engineering, quality, or related PCB manufacturing experience.
• Experience with IPC-A-610; IPC J-STD-001.
• Ability to interpret assembly drawings and datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive process, efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Develop and optimize assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and machine programs for PCBA operations.
• Support New Product Introductions through design for manufacturability reviews and production transitions.
• Design and maintain manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis using data, inspections (AOI/X‑ray), and structured problem‑solving methods.
• Analyze process and machine data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide daily production support and train manufacturing personnel on processes and equipment.
• Manage engineering change notices, deviations, and product change notices in compliance with requirements.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and engineering best practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Interpreting drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SMT machines

AOI/X-ray

Job description

Emerald Technologies in Saline, MI is seeking a Process Engineer to join our onsite team. You will identify customer specs to define process steps and lead times for PCBA manufacturing, sub-assemblies, cables, and harnesses.

You will collaborate across functions to improve process efficiency and quality, develop tooling and machine programs, and support NPI through manufacturability reviews and transitions. Safety and best practices are emphasized.