SMT(PCBA) DFM Engineer

Summary
We are looking for a self-driven, passionate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Engineer. In this role, you will lead the development of manufacturing processes and stations (SMA, HotBar, etc.), ensure top-tier quality, and solve complex problems in creative, effective ways. You will also manage contract manufacturers (CMs) to support product development builds and high-volume mass production.
Description
Collaborate tightly with the Cupertino Engineering team to validate product designs for manufacturability, recommending design changes to drive high quality (yield and reliability) and cost-effectiveness. • Develop innovative and creative manufacturing processes and stations. • Provide expert guidance and resources to contract manufacturer (CM) engineers. • Support product builds through all developmental stages (Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT) and seamlessly into mass production ramps. • Plan, develop, and implement rigorous procedures for PCBA, SIP, module manufacturing processes and quality control at CM sites. • Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements and establish suitable performance metrics for new processes. • Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure the successful transition of projects from engineering to mass production, or during site-to-site transfers. • Act as the primary project leader on a variety of complex manufacturing and engineering projects.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related technical field, paired with relevant industry experience.
Experienced in Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) or related fields (e.g., packaging assembly).
General understanding of PCB fabrication, component packaging (general IC, SIP, discrete passive components), substrate materials, and surface finishes (OSP, ENIG, etc.), including how they impact solderability and reliability.
Familiar with process failure analysis (FA) as well as it's equipment, tools, and methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or above in Electrical Engineering (EE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, etc.,
Additional technical expertise or PhD in automation, data science, or mechanical design is a strong plus.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a collaborative, team-player mindset suited for working across multiple functional groups.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to act as a project leader on complex initiatives.
Strong quality mindset with experience navigating factory quality control systems (IQC, IPQC, SQE, QA/QE).
Proficiency with software and CAD tools for running DFM analyses (e.g., Siemens/Mentor Graphics Valor NPI).
A proactive, "can-do" attitude with the ability to perform well under pressure and tight deadlines.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
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