Process Engineer II

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Denver, CO, USA
In-Office
104K-115K Annually
Senior level
Manufacturing
The Role
Develops, launches, validates, and optimizes PCBA and box-build manufacturing processes. Troubleshoots equipment and production issues, performs root-cause analysis, drives continuous improvement, supports DFM/DFA activities, evaluates new technologies, maintains process documentation, monitors KPIs, and contributes to quality, yield, cost, productivity, and capital planning goals. Provides technical guidance and training to technicians, interns, and junior engineers.
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Build smarter processes. Solve complex production challenges. Shape the future of electronics manufacturing.
As a Process Engineer II, you will turn engineering concepts into reliable, scalable manufacturing solutions for circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and box-build products. Working hands-on with equipment, tooling, materials, and cross-functional teams, you will launch and optimize processes, troubleshoot technical issues, validate new technologies, and drive measurable improvements in quality, yield, cost, and productivity. This intermediate-level role is ideal for an engineer ready to deepen expertise across PCBA and box-build operations, contribute to high-impact projects, guide developing technical talent, and continue growing toward greater engineering leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

  • Engages in the setup and process readiness of manufacturing processes, including equipment & tooling, while ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.
  • Demonstrates a good understanding of electronics principles and manufacturing services processes.
  • Executes standard engineering projects and tasks, including prototype projects, and performs technical work within the engineering team, ensuring compliance with quality standards and that products meet customer required specifications and standards. Deals with complex escalated issues as necessary.
  • Engages in the documentation of manufacturing processes and procedures, ensuring accurate records and adherence to protocols.
  • Maintains and/or troubleshoots the equipment, tools and tooling necessary for electronic manufacturing processes, minimizing downtime, and maintaining production efficiency. Works with other business functions as required.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs products, as required.
  • Works effectively within the engineering team, other functions, and 3rd party partners, communicating technical information clearly and contributing to operational goals.
  • Supports and drives continuous improvement / productivity improvement efforts on existing processes and in new process development.
  • Performs root cause corrective and preventive actions as required.
  • Provides guidance to interns, and/or technicians, and/or junior engineers as needed.
  • Executes process engineering tasks and activities with the support of Process Engineering management.
  • Applies specific knowledge of several of the PCBA and/or box build process, including but not limited to:
  • SMT equipment, tooling, materials, and processes.
  • Auto insertion, solder flow processes and cleaning processes
  • Automated labelling, marking, conformal coating, potting and manual/auto assembly.
  • Box build manufacturing techniques
  • Implements, qualifies, and validates new process technologies and equipment, ensuring seamless integration into production.
  • Executes the validation of process changes, documenting outcomes and adjusting procedures as necessary.
  • Performs Design for Manufacture / Assembly analysis with cross functional teams and customers.
  • Monitors and drives key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyzes data to identify and resolve systemic process and performance issues as needed.
  • Performs and drives continuous improvement initiatives for process optimization, cost reduction, and enhanced yield and quality.
  • Participates in and drives in the research and evaluation of new process technologies and materials to enhance production capabilities.
  • Provides technical training and support to manufacturing trainers or personnel to improve overall capabilities and knowledge as needed.
  • Supports PCBA & box-build production, as required.
  • Documents and maintains equipment, ensuring they are up-to-date and effective, and aligned with product specifications. Uses and updates, including tasks and schedules, the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Contributes to the CapEx Roadmap for the Site.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Required Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree (4 year) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechatronic, or other relevant discipline) or a related field with a focus on electronics and manufacturing processes or equivalent industry or military training experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of process engineering experience or equivalent direct technical support of an electronics assembly process
  • Minimum 4 years of electronic manufacturing experience, SMT or Wave soldering preferred

Skills Required

  • Ability to interpret most technical documents such as wiring diagrams and drawings effectively.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality standards such as ISO9001/13485 or AS9100.
  • Knowledge of the concepts of New Product Introduction and how to execute projects including supporting functions.
  • Executes Design for Assembly and Test tasks as required.
  • Follows and creates detailed instructions and adheres to safety guidelines.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Capacity to learn, apply, and develop new skills in a dynamic manufacturing services environment.
  • Working knowledge of IPC standards including J-standards, 610 Class 2 and Class 3, Lean principles, six sigma and industrial ergonomics.
  • Proficient in using Computer systems and knowledge of CAD/CAM and programming.
  • Engineering project management and project leadership skills.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

Physical and/or Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Working Conditions

The employee must wear designated PPE and/or electrostatic dissipative protection where required. Otherwise, office/business casual attire, consistent with site specific safety guidelines is appropriate. The working environment is generally clean; however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.


 In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $104,000-$115,000 per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift.  The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked. 

The application deadline is December 18th, 2026.


If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!


Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [email protected]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.


If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.


Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field focused on electronics and manufacturing processes, or equivalent industry or military training
  • At least 5 years of process engineering experience or equivalent direct technical support of an electronics assembly process
  • At least 4 years of electronic manufacturing experience
  • Experience with SMT or wave soldering
  • Ability to interpret technical documents, wiring diagrams, and drawings
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality standards, including ISO 9001/13485 or AS9100
  • Knowledge of New Product Introduction and project execution
  • Experience with Design for Assembly and Test activities
  • Ability to create and follow detailed instructions and safety guidelines
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of IPC standards, including J-standards and IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3
  • Proficiency with computer systems and knowledge of CAD/CAM and programming
  • Engineering project management and project leadership skills

Creation Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Creation Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Creation Technologies.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are included as part of the core package, and feedback suggests time off is workable for many employees. Experiences differ by site and tenure, but the offering aligns with common manufacturing norms.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental‑health resources, safety initiatives, and wellness supports are highlighted alongside flexible scheduling. These non-cash supports add value beyond base pay for some roles.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime eligibility for hourly roles and periodic bonuses are present in some contexts, providing additional earning avenues. Feedback suggests these elements can meaningfully supplement base pay when workloads are high.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
1,823 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Creation Technologies is an award-winning Global Electronics Manufacturing Services provider, with a proven track record of helping OEM customers increase profitability, reduce risk, improve their customer satisfaction and time-to-revenue. Creation has locations in USA, Canada, Mexico & Asia, and is headquartered in Boston, MA United States. Privately owned and financially stable with over 30 years of operating profitability since Creation was founded in 1991. If you'd like more information on how our Full Product Development and End-to-End Manufacturing solutions can improve your time-to-market, call +1.877.734.7456 or email us [email protected]. ____ 13 Manufacturing Locations • Vancouver, BC • Hermosillo, Mexico • Boise, ID • Everett, WA • Denver, CO • Albuquerque, NM • Dallas, TX • St Peter, MN • Milwaukee, WI • Rochester, NY • Mississauga, ON • Toronto, ON • Changzhou, China Full Product Realization Center including Engineering Prototyping, Low Volume Manufacturing, Test & Design Services, Global Commodities Services, and Global Supplier Quality Leadership: • Denver, CO _______ What Makes Us Unique? • Premier Customer Relationships & Mindshare • Customer-Focused Business Model • Regional Support, Global Capabilities • Full Service Solutions: Excellence in Design, Test, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, After-Market Services We build premier customer relationships with companies whose business goals align with ours. Our experience tells us this is critical to the success of the relationship. We serve OEMs requiring medium-volume, complex design and manufacturing solutions in these markets: • Medical • Tech Industrial • Defense, Security & Aerospace Learn more at: www.creationtech.com

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