Process Engineer – Mechanical

Austin Community College; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol is seeking a Process (Mechanical) Engineer to design, implement, and optimize PCB manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve process efficiency, maintain equipment, and ensure high‑quality PCBs by monitoring yield, cycle time, and defect rates.

Responsibilities include developing and improving PCB processes, reducing costs, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and acting as the process owner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) or related field.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge.
• Highly motivated and committed to driving excellence.
• Working knowledge of PCB manufacturing.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or related methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve PCB processes.
• Optimize production workflows, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards.
• Serve as the primary owner of processes with knowledge of internal customers.
• Monitor process performance metrics and address issues proactively.
• Act as the point of contact for process decisions and changes.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and purchase PCB manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure calibration and preventive maintenance to extend equipment life.
• Ensure compliance with specifications by monitoring critical inputs/outputs.
• Identify and implement corrective actions for scrap/rework.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Proficient computer skills

Minitab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical)

Tools

CAD/CAM tools

Job description

The Process (Mechanical) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for printed circuit boards (PCBs).

This role ensures the production of high-quality PCBs through improving process efficiency, maintaining equipment, and adhering to quality standards.

The PCB process engineer collaborates with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot issues, introduce new technologies, and support continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve PCB processes.
• Optimize production workflows, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards.
• Serve as the primary owner of your respective processes with a general knowledge of your internal customers.
• Monitor process performance metrics (yield, cycle time, quality, rework) and take proactive steps to resolve issues.
• Act as the point of contact for process‑related decisions, changes, and optimizations.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and purchase PCB manufacturing equipment to improve capability and/or reduce cost.
• Ensure calibration and preventative maintenance schedules are followed to extend the lifetime of the equipment and reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with customer and product specifications by monitoring and reacting to critical process inputs and outputs.
• Identify and execute effective corrective actions to address scrap/rework events.
• Investigate and resolve process related defects using root cause analysis tools such as Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Maintain detailed process documentation; this includes short sheets (SS), standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, and process control plans. Focus should be on clear language with poka‑yoke (mistake proofing) methods where possible.
• Lead both cross functional and targeted continuous improvement activities.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to driving excellence.
• Working knowledge of printed circuit board manufacturing.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or related methods.
• Proficiency in process monitoring tools and improvement methods (e.g., SPC, FMEA, DOE, RCA, Process Capability Analysis, MSA).
• Experience with advanced PCB technologies (e.g., HDI, RF, Flex, Rigid Flex, Book Binders).
• Proficiency in statistics and statistical software such as Minitab.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM tools.

Benefits

Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Legal Requirement

The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Equal Opportunity

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

For consideration for this position, please apply online to: https://amphenol-apc.acquiretm.com APC946