Process Engineer

Job Posting Start Date 02-18-2026 Job Posting End Date 04-13-2026

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A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

The Process Enginer will provide technical support and continuous improvement for PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT, through‑hole, secondary ops). Ensure stable production performance, high quality, and smooth NPI execution.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Own daily support for SMT printing, placement, reflow, AOI/AXI, wave/selective solder.
• Troubleshoot defects and drive root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and yield improvement.
• Support NPI builds: DFM input, prototype support, documentation, and equipment programming.
• Maintain process parameters, monitor KPIs, and ensure process capability and stability.
• Collaborate with Quality to reduce defects, meet IPC/J‑STD standards, and close customer issues.
• Manage tooling needs (stencils, fixtures, pallets) and evaluate materials/process changes.
• Lead or contribute to Lean/CI initiatives to reduce waste and improve uptime and efficiency.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ME/EE/MfgE/IE or related field).
• 3–7 years PCBA process engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of SMT fundamentals (printing, stencil design, placement, reflow).
• Experience with defect analysis and troubleshooting (e.g., opens, tombstoning, bridging, voiding).
• Familiarity with PFMEA, SPC, DOE, Lean/CI tools.
• Experience with SMT programming and inspection systems (SPI, AOI, AXI).
• Working knowledge of IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001 requirements.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Selective solder, conformal coating, potting, or PCBA test experience.
• Green Belt or demonstrated CI project effectiveness.
• Experience in high‑mix or high‑volume PCBA environments.

Success Competencies

• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork across operations, engineering, and quality.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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