Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Promotion opportunities

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Safari Circuits, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and support high-quality PCBA manufacturing processes across operations. You will drive efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement through data-driven methods and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead PFMEA, DFM reviews, and DOE plans, design fixtures, create detailed work instructions, and support production with issue resolution. IPC-610 knowledge and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of PCBAs and electronic component packages.
• Strong attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.
• IPC-A-610 certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing quality and efficiency using data-driven, cross-functional approaches.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and implement risk-reduction actions.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews for new products.
• Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) for processes and equipment.
• Design fixturing to reduce risk and improve quality.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions.
• Support production in resolving issues and preventing recurrence.
• Implement LEAN principles to reduce waste.
• Support capital equipment selection, qualification, and implementation.
• Write and execute Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols.
• Apply IPC-A-610 requirements for acceptability of electronic assemblies.
• Train production operators as needed.
• Support customer corrective actions.
• Serve as SME for assigned processes/equipment.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

PFMEA

DFM

DOE

OQ protocols

IPC-A-610

Job description

About Safari Circuits

AtSafariCircuits, we believe our drive for a family-like culturemakesa positive impact on our team and the quality of products we produce. We manufacture Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) for the global electronics market. We are a growing business, and we meet the stringent regulatory demands of medical,military, anddefensefields. Founded in 1985,SafariCircuits provides world-class electronics development and manufacturing services to our customers and has a proventrack recordof creating stability within our ever-growing team. We are ready to shape a stronger future for our company and invest in your success.

Job Summary

The ProcessEngineer develops,optimizes, and supports high-quality PCBA manufacturing processes, driving efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement across operations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Improve manufacturing quality and efficiency using data-driven, cross-functional approaches
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and implement risk-reduction actions
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews for new products
• Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) for processes and equipment
• Designfixturingto reduce risk and improve quality
• Create andmaintaindetailed work instructions
• Support production in resolving issues and preventing recurrence
• Implement LEAN principles to reduce waste
• Support capital equipmentselection, qualification, and implementation
• Write and execute Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols
• Apply IPC-A-610 requirements for acceptability of electronic assemblies
• Train production operators as needed
• Support customer corrective actions
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for assigned processes/equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of PCBAs and electroniccomponentpackages
• Strong attention to detail and continuousimprovementmindset
• IPC-A-610 certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

This is not a remote position.

Safari currently does not offer work authorization or sponsorships.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Promotion opportunities
• Climate-controlled facility

EEO Statement

Safari Circuits, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, height or weight, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.