Advanced Product Engineer

About the role

Advanced Product Engineer at TTM Technologies, Inc., a top-5 global printed circuit board manufacturer, is responsible for driving technology development and providing technical support for advanced printed circuit board products and manufacturing processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support development of advanced PCBs from concept through prototype, qualification, and production
• Collaborate internally & externally to translate technical requirements into manufacturable PCB solutions
• Evaluate and qualify new PCB materials, including laminates, copper foils, surface finishes, & soldermask systems
• Analyze product and process performance data to drive design, material, and process optimization
• Develop and evaluate new processes to support advanced technology requirements
• Investigate and resolve customer-reported product issues
• Partner with process engineering, operations, and quality to implement controls improvements that improve yield
• Support FEE to evaluate process flow feasibility, stack-up, and interpretation of customer requirements
• Review customer designs for manufacturability considerations such as trace/space, aspect ratio, drill design, layer registration, impedance requirements, and material selection
• Provide technical input for quotation review related to product complexity, special materials, controlled impedance, sequential lamination, via structures, tolerances, and process risk
• Support estimation of technical feasibility, manufacturing complexity, and special processing requirements

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in PCB manufacturing, process engineering, product engineering, or advanced technology development
• Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication materials, processes, and construction methods
• Experience with new product development, process qualification, and manufacturing support
• Demonstrated ability to investigate technical issues and perform structured root cause analysis
• Strong data analysis, experimental design, and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, specifications, fabrication requirements, and technical standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex information effectively

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Manufacturing or similar) or equivalent experience
• Education: Master of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Manufacturing or similar)
• Experience: 5+ years engineering/technical experience in PCB Manufacturing

Compensation and Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire. Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.