Flex

PCBA Process Engineer

Flex$167K — $230K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of process engineering experience within high-technology electronics manufacturing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Deep expertise in PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT and reflow soldering.
  • Strong experience in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for yield and cycle time.
  • Proven troubleshooting skills using statistical methods and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with NPI, technology transfers, and process validation in high-volume manufacturing.
  • Hands-on knowledge of process control and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of PCBA inspection and test methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Drive PCBA process development and optimization to improve efficiency.
  • Evaluate product designs and manufacturing processes using DFX methodologies.
  • Establish repeatable process parameters for production.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts and implement corrective actions.
  • Champion yield and productivity improvement initiatives.
  • Support equipment selection and implementation of new technologies.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation and statistical process controls.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new product introduction and operator training.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability.
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions.
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
Full Job Description

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a PCBA Process Engineer located in Milpitas, CA.

Reporting to the Director, Operations Engineering, the PCBA Process Engineer will be responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining PCBA manufacturing processes with a strong focus on cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and yield improvements. This position will support process engineering activities across new product introduction, equipment implementation, process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a high-technology electronics manufacturing environment.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Drive PCBA process development and optimization to improve quality, cost, delivery, and manufacturing efficiency.

  • Evaluate product designs and manufacturing processes using DFX methodologies.

  • Establish and sustain robust, repeatable process parameters for production.

  • Lead troubleshooting efforts and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.

  • Champion yield, productivity, throughput, cycle-time, and safety improvement initiatives.

  • Support capital equipment selection, qualification, implementation, and new technology introduction.

  • Develop and maintain process documentation, manufacturing standards, and statistical process controls.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction, technology transfers, and operator training...

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • 8+ years of process engineering experience within high-technology electronics manufacturing.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

  • Deep expertise in PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT, stencil printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, wave/selective soldering, coating, underfill, and depanelization.

  • Strong experience developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes with a focus on yield, quality, throughput, and cycle time improvements

  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex process issues using statistical methods and root cause analysis tools.

  • Experience supporting NPI, technology transfers, equipment qualification, and process validation in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

  • Hands-on knowledge of process control, DOE, SPC, PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive manufacturing excellence.

  • Strong understanding of PCBA inspection and test methodologies, including AOI, X-ray, functional testing, component testing, and measurement systems.

  • Demonstrated technical leadership with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, lead process improvement initiatives, and support strategic manufacturing objectives.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 08-27-2026 Job Posting End Date

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$167,600.00 USD - $230,500.00 USDAnnual

Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
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