Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing.
Minimum of 3 years of PCB design experience, including layout and design for manufacturability.
Proficiency working with Gerber files and the ability to interpret PCB design data accurately.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings.
Comfort working directly on the production floor in close collaboration with manufacturing teams.
Hands-on experience with PCB design and layout tools and an understanding of electronic assembly processes.
Ability to interpret and work with PCB design and Gerber data to identify potential manufacturing issues.
Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving issues related to electronic assembly and SMT processes.
Working knowledge of SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, and SPI systems.
Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship and process standards.
Experience in a low-to-mid volume, high-mix contract manufacturing or similar production environment.
Exposure to ERP/MRP systems for BOM management and work order routing.
Experience with test fixture design or debug for ICT and functional test applications.
Familiarity with wave soldering and selective soldering processes.
Exposure to lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.