Senior Pcba Manufacturing Technology Engineer; M​/F​/D

Position: Senior Pcba Manufacturing Technology Engineer (M/F/D)
The Senior PCBA Manufacturing Technology Engineer ensures that PCBAs are ready for industrialization before series production by driving strong design-to-manufacturing alignment and reducing risks early in development.
The role focuses on DFM/DFA/DFT, process quality, and process qualification, ensuring that designs are manufacturable, testable, and scalable. It acts as the technical interface between R&D, NPI, Production, Quality, and EMS partners, driving alignment on manufacturing requirements and industrialization readiness.
In addition, the role includes ownership of PCBA manufacturing equipment and line concepts, covering the definition, specification, selection, and implementation of SMT/THT equipment and assembly lines.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES  DFM, DFA and DFT Excellence:
Drive and enforce DFM, DFA, and DFT principles across product development
Review PCB/PCBA designs to ensure manufacturability, assembly robustness, and testability
Define and maintain design guidelines and industrialization standards
PCBA Industrialization Readiness   Ensure smooth transition from design to prototype to pilot to series production
Define industrialization requirements, acceptance criteria, and readiness gates
Support creation of manufacturing documentation and technical specifications
Equipment Specification & Supplier Selection   Define technical requirements and specifications for PCBA manufacturing equipment (SMT/THT), including pick‑and‑place, reflow, SPI/AOI, and soldering technologies
Support the selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers, considering technical capability, scalability, and reliability
Lead RFQ processes, technical reviews, and supplier benchmarking
Process Qualification & Validation   Define and support process and product qualification plans
Support and contribute to PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate risks
Evaluate process capability, stability, and scalability
Make-or-Buy & Industrialization Strategy Support   Support make‑or‑buy decisions for PCBA manufacturing processes and technologies
Evaluate internal capabilities vs EMS solutions in terms of cost, scalability, quality, and risks
Provide technical input for industrialization and sourcing strategies
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS   Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Automation Engineering, or a related field
Several Years of professional experience in PCBA industrialization / manufacturing engineering, preferably in EMS or electronics manufacturing environments
Strong Hands‑on experience with PCBA manufacturing equipment and processes, including SMT and THT assembly (e.g., pick‑and‑place, reflow, SPI/AOI, wave/selective soldering)
Experience in running feasibility studies, prototypes, and pilot projects, including process trials and validation activities
Understanding of technology maturity models (TRL, MRL) and industrialization methods
Proven experience in specification, selection, and implementation of PCBA manufacturing equipment, including technical ownership in interactions with equipment suppliers
Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing / Assembly / Test (DFM/DFA/DFT) principles for PCBAs
Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001)
Familiarity with REACH and RoHS regulations and quality systems (ISO 9001 environment)
Excellent knowledge of English, Italian and/or German as an advantage
OUR COMMITMENT   Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team
High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility
Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
A wide range of further training opportunities
Total compensation starting from €74,000 gross per year, including a 30% variable bonus based on goal achievement
Additional company benefits
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