Description and Requirements
PCBA Manufacturing / Reliability Engineer - Campus Hire
The PCBA Manufacturing / Reliability Engineer supports new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing process development, and reliability validation for PCBA products. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to support new assembly technology development, manufacturing readiness, reliability testing, and successful product launches.
This is an entry-level campus hire position designed for candidates who are interested in electronics manufacturing, PCBA technology, manufacturing processes, product reliability, failure analysis, and server hardware technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Support PCBA assembly process study and development for new products and new assembly technologies.
- Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) reviews for new PCBA projects.
- Support reliability test planning, execution, and result analysis for new PCBA projects.
- Support PCBA manufacturing process qualification and reliability validation activities during NPI.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and other functions to support successful product launches.
- Assist in identifying and troubleshooting manufacturing process and reliability test issues.
- Conduct basic failure analysis, data collection, and root cause investigation with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Track validation results, technical issues, risks, and action items, and provide clear updates to project stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement activities related to PCBA manufacturing processes, product quality, and reliability.
- Continuously learn PCBA manufacturing technologies, electronics manufacturing processes, reliability engineering practices, and server hardware technologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Basic understanding of electronics, PCB/PCBA, electronic components, or manufacturing processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and learning abilities.
- Good attention to detail and ability to analyze technical issues in a structured manner.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Knowledge of SMT, PCBA assembly, soldering, PCB manufacturing, reliability testing, or failure analysis is a plus.
- Familiarity with DFM, DFR, DOE, FMEA, statistical analysis, or quality tools is a plus.
- Internship, academic project, laboratory, or research experience related to electronics manufacturing, PCBA, reliability, or hardware engineering is a plus.
- Knowledge of server hardware or computing products is a plus, but not required.
