Manufacturing Engineer

VPI Technology

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of electronics, particularly PCB and PCBA manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in PCB layout software like Altium is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with electronic components and IPC/J-STD standards.
  • Experience with various manufacturing equipment and inspection methods.
  • Background in capital equipment selection and justification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze First Pass Yield (FPY) data with Electronic Technicians to identify root causes of manufacturing issues.
  • Provide feedback on PCB standards to the design team based on inspection and handling expertise.
  • Collaborate across departments to align mechanical systems with electronic assemblies.
  • Assist in strategic planning for capital investments in process or equipment enhancements.
  • Complete additional tasks as required by leadership.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking an analytical and improvement-driven Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Sweetwater, Texas. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement across our production processes, optimizing manufacturing workflows, and partnering closely with the Production team to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, hands-on process knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across departments to solve complex operational challenges.

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Work with the Electronic Technicians through analyzing First Pass Yield (FPY) data to investigate and identify root causes and failure modes
  • Have a command of PCB handling, inspection, electro-static standards (e.g. IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001) and provide feedback to the design team
  • Cross-functional collaboration working with electrical engineers, production managers, and quality control to integrate mechanical systems with electronic assemblies
  • Assist with capital investment planning related to process or equipment upgrades.
  • Complete other duties as assigned or required.


Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong electronics experience with Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing along with board level troubleshooting
  • Proficiency with PCB layout software such as Altium is a plus
  • Knowledge of electronic components (value, polarity, placement) and IPC/J-STD standards
  • Experience with pick-and-place, reflow, and inspection equipment including flying probe testing (FPT), solder reflow, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and Ball Grid Array (BGA) X-ray inspection methods
  • Experience with capital equipment selection and justification a plus


Compensation / Benefits
  • Salary is dependent upon experience
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development


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