Product Introduction Engineer

Company Description SOMACIS is a global leader in high-tech printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, delivering innovative solutions for over fifty years. Headquartered in Italy, the company employs more than 2,600 team members across production plants in Europe, Asia, and North America, including a facility in the USA. SOMACIS supplies HDI, rigid, rigid-flex, and flex PCBs to support time-critical new product introductions as well as mass production needs.

The organization serves a wide range of industries that demand high reliability, advanced technology, and fast turnaround. Joining SOMACIS means contributing to cutting-edge electronics that power complex, mission-critical applications worldwide.
Role Description The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Poway, CA. This role is responsible for driving the transition of new PCB products from concept to full production, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and on-time delivery. Day-to-day activities include reviewing customer designs and specifications, defining process flows, coordinating prototypes, and optimizing production parameters for HDI, rigid, rigid-flex, and flex PCBs.

The NPI Engineer collaborates closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and project management teams to resolve technical issues, validate testing plans, and implement continuous improvements. The position also involves preparing documentation, supporting customer technical discussions, and monitoring project milestones and risks to keep new product launches on schedule.
Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret technical drawings, process data, and quality metrics, and to solve complex engineering problems.
• Experience in Research and Development (R&D) and product development, ideally within PCB, electronics manufacturing, or related high-tech industries.
• Proficiency in project management, including planning, scheduling, cross-functional coordination, and tracking deliverables for new product introductions.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and validation procedures for PCBs, including reliability, electrical, and functional testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, or Mechanical) or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools, manufacturing processes, and industry standards (e.g., IPC) is highly beneficial.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site in a fast-paced production environment, managing multiple projects and shifting priorities.