PCB Process Engineer

Job Title

PCB Process Engineer

Type of Role

Direct Hire

Shift / Hours

Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑4:30 pm

Location

Burlington, Kansas (relocation assistance provided)

Salary Range

$90,000 – $140,000

Job Summary

The PCB Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining printed circuit board manufacturing processes to achieve high quality, yield, reliability, and cost efficiency. This role works closely with production, quality, CAM, and maintenance teams to support day‑to‑day operations and continuous improvement across all PCB fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain PCB fabrication processes including imaging, etching, lamination, drilling, desmear, plating, solder mask, surface finish, and final test
• Establish and maintain process windows, control plans, and operating procedures
• Lead new material, chemistry, and equipment qualifications
• Monitor SPC data and key process metrics
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions
• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Maintain process documentation and support audits
• Support NPI, DFM, and customer technical reviews

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or related)
• 3–7+ years of PCB fabrication or electronics manufacturing experience
• Strong understanding of PCB processes and wet chemistry
• Experience with SPC, DOE, and IPC standards
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HDI, rigid‑flex, or advanced PCB technologies
• Experience with AOI, X‑ray, and cross‑section analysis
• CAM and DFM experience

Perks and Benefits

• Relocation package
• Medical, dental, vision, healthcare, Life and AD&D insurance
• PTO/FTO, sick time, 10 paid holidays
• Retirement options, 401(k) with matching
• Bonus opportunities

About the Company

The company specializes in fast‑turn, high‑reliability PCB assembly and electronic manufacturing services for innovators, engineers, and hardware startups. Whether you’re building the next big thing in defense, aerospace, medical, or advanced commercial tech, we provide precision manufacturing with the security and confidentiality your IP demands.

Education

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience

• PCB fabrication: 4 years (Required)

Language

• English (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Burlington, KS 66839: Relocate with an employer‑provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location

• In person