Senior Conformal Coating Engineer for High-Reliability PCBs

Software Placement Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Conformal Coating Process Engineer to lead coating programs for PCB assemblies in a high-reliability environment. You will drive process control, defect reduction, and automation of selective coating systems.

The role emphasizes parameter definition, equipment troubleshooting, material evaluation, RCA/CAPA, NPI support, and creation of SOPs for production operators.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Materials Science preferred).
• 3+ years of process engineering experience in PCBA conformal coating in high-reliability environments.
• Governing IPC standards knowledge: IPC-CC-830, IPC-A-610 Class 2 & 3, J-STD-001.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate coating parameters (spray, atomization, viscosity) to ensure quality.
• Program, maintain, and troubleshoot automated selective coating systems to optimize yield.
• Evaluate coating materials based on thermal, chemical, and moisture resistance.
• Conduct root cause analysis on coating defects and implement CAPA.
• Establish masking/jigs to protect connectors and test points during coating.
• Support NPI by defining coating requirements and performing DFM reviews.
• Create SOPs, process sheets, and operator training materials.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PVA equipment

Nordson ASYMTEK

UV-curing ovens

Job description

Software Placement Group is seeking a Conformal Coating Process Engineer to lead coating programs for PCB assemblies in a high-reliability environment. You will drive process control, defect reduction, and automation of selective coating systems.

The role emphasizes parameter definition, equipment troubleshooting, material evaluation, RCA/CAPA, NPI support, and creation of SOPs for production operators.