Mid-level PCB Engineer

About the role

The Cyber Business Unit’s Advanced Microsystem Solutions portfolio is seeking a Mid-level PCB Engineer to support SMT process development, optimization, and production for high-quality electronic assemblies. This role focuses on SMT process ownership, equipment oversight, IPC-compliant quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives, while collaborating closely with design, production, and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Process Development and Optimization: Design, implement, and maintain SMT processes, including stencil design, solder paste application, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, AOI, and X-ray inspection.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality teams to ensure products meet IPC standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, and perform root cause analysis for defects or customer returns.
• Equipment and Maintenance: Oversee SMT equipment, including screen printers, pick-and place machines, reflow ovens, and AOI/X-ray systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal throughput.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with production, design, and engineering teams to translate technical build requirements into efficient production setups.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or SPC methods to enhance efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• PCB Fabrication: Support prototype PCB fabrication through process development and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with SMT equipment, reflow profiling, solder chemistry, CAD/CAM software, machine programming, and process simulation tools.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and defect mitigation techniques is important.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills, with proficiency in root cause methodologies such as 5 Whys or Fishbone diagrams.
• Experience: Typically 3+ years in SMT process engineering or contract manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
• Battelle provides a compressed work schedule and enhanced work flexibility options.
• You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• We offer wellness incentives and benefits, including gender-affirming care and health support.
• We provide tuition assistance for higher education.