Engineering Manager

About the role

PICA is a global engineering-driven electronics manufacturing company with deep expertise in flexible circuit technology. Building on this foundation, PICA supports customers with flex circuit assembly, traditional PCB solutions, and increasingly, box-build and system-level integration. PICA partners with innovative companies across a wide range of industries, delivering technically sound, scalable manufacturing solutions through a global production network.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage the Application Engineering Team
  • Directly manage, mentor, and develop the Application Engineering (AE) team.
  • Set technical standards, priorities, and best practices for customer-facing engineering activities.
  • Ensure AEs provide timely, high-quality technical support to Business Managers and customers.
  • Promote consistency in DFM reviews, technical documentation, and design translation.
• Support Customer-Driven Business Development
  • Act as a senior technical resource supporting Business Managers in opportunity qualification and development.
  • Assist in evaluating technical feasibility, risk, scalability, and manufacturing approaches.
  • Participate in key customer engagements, technical reviews, and strategic discussions as needed.
  • Ensure engineering recommendations balance technical excellence, manufacturability, and speed to market.
• Translate Customer Requirements Into Manufacturable Solutions
  • Oversee the conversion of customer requirements into manufacturable, scalable designs.
  • Ensure alignment between design intent, engineering decisions, and production execution.
  • Support NPI, qualification builds, and production ramp-ups.
  • Guide technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis when issues arise.
• Align Engineering With Operations
  • Work closely with Operations leadership to ensure engineering decisions are executable and scalable.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives driven by manufacturing feedback and customer requirements.
  • Ensure engineering considerations are integrated into process development, capability expansion, and partner engagement.
  • Provide technical oversight during production transitions or manufacturing strategy changes.
• Advance Engineering Capabilities
  • Maintain and strengthen PICA’s core expertise in flexible circuits.
  • Evaluate new technologies, materials, and processes based on customer demand and strategic relevance.
  • Contribute to long-term engineering and capability planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a key interface between Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Quality.
  • Communicate technical risks, constraints, and opportunities to leadership in a clear and actionable manner.
  • Support internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or related field).
  • Extensive experience in flexible circuits, rigid-flex, PCB technology, or electronics manufacturing.
  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of design-for-manufacturing and global production environments.
  • Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience.

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team members as well as we take care of our customers. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Healthcare & Dental: Stay healthy with our top-tier healthcare and dental plans.
• 401(k) Plan: Invest in your future with our comprehensive 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid holidays, along with flexible vacation and sick time to balance work and life.
• Company Culture: Participate in our holiday parties and outings – we believe in celebrating success together!

Pay

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Schedule

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