PCB Fabrication Supplier Engineer - Long term W2​/1099 - Global broad line of electronic interconnects

Position: PCB Fabrication Supplier Engineer - Long term W2/1099 opportunity - Global broad line of electronic interconnects
PCB Fabrication Supplier Engineer
- Long term W2/1099 opportunity
- Global broad line of electronic interconnects

Amazing opportunity to join a Service Leader in the broad line of electronic interconnects industry and Own the technical interface between signal integrity engineers, PCB designers, and external PCB fabrication suppliers across the applicable process flows. Its a unique role allowing you to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in this critical project.

Contract:

6-12 months rolling

Location:

Remote (US)

To be successful in this role you must have proven expertise as a PCB manufacturing and supplier management engineer and ensure sure that the printed circuit boards (PCBs) used to test and develop the clients high-speed electronic products can actually be manufactured correctly, by the right suppliers, at the right cost, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical relationships between PCB designers, signal integrity engineers and fabrication suppliers.
• Develop PCB stackups, select materials and define controlled impedance requirements.
• Review designs for manufacturability, identifying technical, cost and yield risks.
• Resolve DFM issues, qualify suppliers and support advanced PCB fabrication processes.
• Manage supplier selection, quotations, material availability, manufacturing schedules and delivery.
• Investigate PCB manufacturing and impedance failures, driving corrective actions.
• Improve fabrication specifications, supplier quality and design-for-manufacturing practices.

Key Skills & Experience

• 7–12 years' experience in PCB fabrication, CAM/front-end engineering or advanced PCB manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of multilayer PCB construction, stackups, lamination, via technologies and controlled impedance.
• Experience with low-loss materials, HDI/UHDI, SLP or IC substrate fabrication.
• Strong DFM, supplier qualification and technical problem-solving experience.
• Proficiency with Polar, FAB 3000 or CAM
  350, and interpretation of Gerber/ODB++ files.
• Understanding of signal integrity, transmission line theory and relevant IPC/UL/ISO standards.
• Strong supplier management, project scheduling and communication skills.