Senior Production Lead - Complex Electronics & PCBA Systems

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute is seeking a Senior Production Lead at its San Antonio, TX campus. You will oversee production, rework, assembly, and test of complex electronic systems and PCBA-based LRUs, leading technicians through this process.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 6+ years in PCBA assembly/testing, soldering, ERP/MRB knowledge, and strong vendor coordination. This on-site position demands a proactive, detail‑oriented leader.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Technology or related Technology degree field.
• In Lieu of Bachelors degree, 25+ years of related work experience and a high school education or equivalent and continued education/certifications will be considered.
• Shift work required.
• 6+ years: Experience in assembly and test of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA's).
• Shown ability to troubleshoot PCBA failures.
• Soldering experience.
• Leading others and PCBA production experience.
• ERP/MRB knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors.
• Experience with lab test equipment (power supplies, DMM, oscilloscopes, etc).
• A valid/clear driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, rework, assembly, and test of complex electronic systems/LRU's/ PCBA's.
• Lead technicians/assemblers through this process.
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors and manage parts/components/PCBA's as necessary to keep the factory flow on schedule.
• Perform assembly and test tasks.
• Coordinate PCBA component soldering to IPC standards, trouble shoot circuits/PCBA's, and perform test activities.
• Coordinate with QA.
• Manage all parts, assemblies, and components for the department.
• Request quotes from suppliers and create P.O.'s.
• As needed to support production.
• Lay out production flows and lead the technicians to meet production schedule and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Production coordination

Test & PCBA

Soldering

Vendor coordination

ERP/MRB knowledge

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Southwest Research Institute is seeking a Senior Production Lead at its San Antonio, TX campus. You will oversee production, rework, assembly, and test of complex electronic systems and PCBA-based LRUs, leading technicians through this process.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 6+ years in PCBA assembly/testing, soldering, ERP/MRB knowledge, and strong vendor coordination. This on-site position demands a proactive, detail‑oriented leader.