DFM PCBA Engineer
Core
Bridge between groundbreaking design and mass production for challenging consumer PCBA and Flex designs.
Role type
Senior IC Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Engineer
Builds
High-volume manufacturing of consumer electronics PCBA and Flex assemblies
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Electronics Manufacturing
Required skills
PCBA design optimization, tolerance analysis, CAD tools (Siemens NX, Valor), simulation modeling, root cause analysis, DOE execution, vendor technical assessment, manufacturing process design
Preferred skills
Advanced soldering methods, PCBA material selection, PCB/Flexible PCB fabrication, inspection techniques (SPI, AOI, X-ray), statistical process control, programming/scripting
Technologies
Siemens NX, Valor, JMP, Minitab, MATLAB, Python, C++, SQL, Tableau
Responsibilities
Drive PCBA design decisions for performance and cost-efficiency; Conduct DFM reviews for rigid and flexible PCBA; Design and optimize manufacturing processes and panel arrays; Collaborate with design engineers and vendors on assembly technologies; Innovate new manufacturing processes and automation; Develop design rules and checklists for factory readiness; Assess vendor capabilities and risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
