Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Design Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for an experienced engineer to join our Specs Technical Operations / NPI team and work on our next generation Augmented Reality Specs.

• Collaborate with engineering, board designers, and contract manufacturers to ensure SMT design for manufacturability.
• Provide guidance and review of PCBA and padstack designs to optimize yields, performance, and reliability.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on SMT process and DFM requirements to Engineering and Operations and lead an SMT technology roadmap to drive product miniaturization, process capability, and adjacent technologies (ACF bonding, hot‑bar, laser welding, etc).
• Support prototype builds with contract manufacturers in Asia (estimated travel 10–30%, primarily to Asia).
• Plan, coordinate, and analyze Design‑of‑Experiments to improve and extend our manufacturing capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement in factory yield and throughput.
• Provide failure analysis and resolution for SMT‑related defects.

• Strong background in SMT screen printing, placement, reflow, depanelization, POP soldering, ACF bonding, stacked boards, and other SMT technologies.
• Experience utilizing DFM tools to ensure proper PCBA and padstack designs.
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and PCB stackups.
• Familiar with analytic tools such as x‑ray, cross‑sections, red‑dy, etc.
• Solid understanding of Six Sigma concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and evaluate Design‑of‑Experiments.
• Capable of prioritizing duties and working independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience with SMT in the consumer electronics industry.

• Advanced degree in a related technical field.
• Experience working collaboratively with both internal and external partners, domestically and overseas.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

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