Sr Specialist, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Process Engineer

L3Harris Technologies - Palm Bay, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Palm Bay, FL

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

This is a hands-on position and requires engineers to optimize and execute chemical and mechanical processes in the fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The primary responsibilities include executing processes such as photolithography, etching, via plating, mechanical and laser drilling, and vacuum lamination. The candidate will incorporate new processes and tools as they become available and will perform continuous improvement activities in the build flow. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for performing inspections of build parameters, generating and tracking metrics, and creating work and build instructions. The role requires interpreting PCB drawings and CAD files to build PCBs, demonstrating good attention to detail, and being highly interactive. The candidate must be willing to work in a team environment and learn new skills while rotating between manufacturing operations. Responsibilities also include performing a variety of chemical and mechanical processing operations, generating sequences of operations for PCB fabrication using established procedures, and documenting new procedures. The candidate will also be expected to perform basic adjustments to systems and processes to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Execute processes such as photolithography, etching, via plating, mechanical and laser drilling, and vacuum lamination.
• Incorporate new processes and tools as available and perform continuous improvement activities in the build flow.
• Perform inspections of build parameters and generate and track metrics.
• Generate work and build instructions.
• Interpret PCB drawings and CAD files to build PCBs.
• Perform a variety of chemical and mechanical processing operations.
• Generate sequences of operations for PCB fabrication using established procedures and document new procedures.
• Perform basic adjustments to systems and processes to troubleshoot issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Prior or current experience developing and maintaining processes for PCB fabrications and manufacturing/assembly.
• Experience interpreting PCB drawings and CAD files.
• Experience driving manufacturing process improvement and cost savings initiatives.
• Ability to obtain customer required security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems used in the fabrication process.
• Self-motivated with time management skills to complete tasks without supervision.
• Must be a team player able to work in a program environment.
• Experience with wearing PPE.
• Experience with chemical handling.
• Microsoft Word & Excel skills for following engineering procedures and recording process data.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and leading process improvement initiatives.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle and manufacture microelectronics hardware underneath magnification.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for qualified applicants.
• 9/80 work schedule (Every other Friday off).