Process Engineer: Electronics Manufacturing & NPI

Salcomp Manufacturing USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Salcomp Manufacturing USA is seeking a Process Engineer in Arlington, TX to optimize manufacturing processes for electronic components and assemblies, ensuring quality, yield, and efficiency. You will work across cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a MS/BS in electrical or manufacturing engineering, 2+ years in electronics manufacturing, and strong knowledge of SMT, wave soldering, AOI,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in process engineering within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electronics assembly processes (SMT, wave soldering, AOI, X-ray inspection).
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and methodologies including SPC and DOE.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, ERP/MES systems, and quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, and control plans.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies (PCBs, SMT, THT, reflow, cleanroom).
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement process controls and quality standards (IPC, ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Collaborate with design, quality, maintenance, and production on NPI.
• Develop work instructions, process docs, and training materials.
• Specify, evaluate, and validate equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Conduct failure analysis and support CAPA.
• Support continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, RoHS, and customer requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

ERP/MES systems

SMT

Wave soldering

AOI

X-ray inspection

Job description

Salcomp Manufacturing USA is seeking a Process Engineer in Arlington, TX to optimize manufacturing processes for electronic components and assemblies, ensuring quality, yield, and efficiency. You will work across cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a MS/BS in electrical or manufacturing engineering, 2+ years in electronics manufacturing, and strong knowledge of SMT, wave soldering, AOI,