Process Engineer - PCB Assembly | Lean, DOE & Quality

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

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.