Senior PCBA Process Engineer - Onsite

Ultimate Staffing; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Process Engineer to join a client in Milpitas, CA. The role is 100% onsite and full-time, focusing on developing and optimizing PCB assembly processes, including SMT and box build, to enhance efficiency and quality across production lines.

Key duties include leading cross-functional efforts with Manufacturing Engineering, implementing NPI, and driving continuous improvement using SPC and data-driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in PCBA/SMT environments.
• Strong knowledge of PCB assembly processes, including SMT and PTH.
• Experience with SPC and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate manufacturing processes for PCBA assembly, including SMT and box build.
• Optimize production line layouts to improve efficiency, throughput, and productivity.
• Establish process parameters, controls, and standard methodologies.
• Coordinate and execute pilot builds, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Ensure IPC-A-610 compliance and maintain SOPs and process documentation.

Skills

PCB assembly

SMT

PTH

SPC

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ASMPT

Panasonic

Fuji

Electrovert

SEHO

ERSA

PVA

Nordson

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Process Engineer to join a client in Milpitas, CA. The role is 100% onsite and full-time, focusing on developing and optimizing PCB assembly processes, including SMT and box build, to enhance efficiency and quality across production lines.

Key duties include leading cross-functional efforts with Manufacturing Engineering, implementing NPI, and driving continuous improvement using SPC and data-driven analysis.