Senior Process Engineer - Electronics Manufacturing & NPI

Emerald Technologies; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision

401K match

PTO for rest and relaxation

Gym reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Community service initiatives

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Emerald Technologies in Salem, NH is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence for PCBAs. You will partner with manufacturing, quality, operations, and customer teams to troubleshoot, optimize processes, and launch new products.

You will lead NPI activities, implement DFM reviews, and leverage AOI, SPI, and X-ray data to prevent defects while ensuring safe, quality, and efficient processes on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics/electrical engineering or related field; Associate degree considered.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing process engineering (PCBA).
• Knowledge of THT, SMT processes and SMT production equipment in contract manufacturing or similar.
• Familiarity with THT/SMT assembly techniques and mixed technology.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, datasheets, PCB documentation and customer specs.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills; good verbal/written communication.
• Ability to solve practical problems where processes vary and standardization is partial.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on daily technical support to production and engineering teams for SMT, THT, and conformal coating PCBAs.
• Define process steps, cycle times, and lead times to consistently produce conforming PCBA and sub-assemblies.
• Optimize PCBA operations, including processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement for efficiency and quality.
• Lead NPI activities including DFM reviews, equipment readiness, and production transitions.
• Use AOI, X-ray, SPI, and machine data to identify trends and prevent defects.

Skills

PCB assembly

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics engineering

Associate degree considered

Job description

Emerald Technologies in Salem, NH is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence for PCBAs. You will partner with manufacturing, quality, operations, and customer teams to troubleshoot, optimize processes, and launch new products.

You will lead NPI activities, implement DFM reviews, and leverage AOI, SPI, and X-ray data to prevent defects while ensuring safe, quality, and efficient processes on the production floor.