The Senior PCBA Manufacturing Technology Engineer ensures that PCBAs are ready for industrialization before series production by driving strong design-to-manufacturing alignment and reducing risks early in development.

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The role focuses on DFM/DFA/DFT, process quality, and process qualification, ensuring that designs are manufacturable, testable, and scalable. It acts as the technical interface between R&D;, NPI, Production, Quality, and EMS partners, driving alignment on manufacturing requirements and industrialization readiness.

In addition, the role includes ownership of PCBA manufacturing equipment and line concepts, covering the definition, specification, selection, and implementation of SMT/THT equipment and assembly lines.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
DFM, DFA and DFT Excellence:

Drive and enforce DFM, DFA, and DFT principles across product development

Review PCB/PCBA designs to ensure manufacturability, assembly robustness, and testability

Define and maintain design guidelines and industrialization standards

PCBA Industrialization Readiness:

Ensure smooth transition from design -> prototype -> pilot -> series production

Define industrialization requirements, acceptance criteria, and readiness gates

Support creation of manufacturing documentation and technical specifications

Equipment Specification & Supplier Selection:

Define technical requirements and specifications for PCBA manufacturing equipment (SMT/THT), including pick-and-place, reflow, SPI/AOI, and soldering technologies





Support the selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers, considering technical capability, scalability, and reliability

Lead RFQ processes, technical reviews, and supplier benchmarking

Process Qualification & Validation:

Define and support process and product qualification plans

Support and contribute to PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate risks

Evaluate process capability, stability, and scalability

Make-or-Buy & Industrialization Strategy Support:

Support make-or-buy decisions for PCBA manufacturing processes and technologies

Evaluate internal capabilities vs EMS solutions in terms of cost, scalability, quality, and risks

Provide technical input for industrialization and sourcing strategies

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Automation Engineering, or a related field

Several Years of professional experience in PCBA industrialization / manufacturing engineering, preferably in EMS or electronics manufacturing environments

Strong Hands-on experience with PCBA manufacturing equipment and processes, including SMT and THT assembly (e.g., pick-and-place, reflow, SPI/AOI, wave/selective soldering)





Experience in running feasibility studies, prototypes, and pilot projects, including process trials and validation activities

Understanding of technology maturity models (TRL, MRL) and industrialization methods

Proven experience in specification, selection, and implementation of PCBA manufacturing equipment, including technical ownership in interactions with equipment suppliers

Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing / Assembly / Test (DFM/DFA/DFT) principles for PCBAs

Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)

Familiarity with REACH and RoHS regulations and quality systems (ISO 9001 environment)

Excellent knowledge of English, Italian and/or German as an advantage

OUR COMMITMENT

Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team

High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility

Opportunities for advancement in a growing company

A wide range of further training opportunities

Total compensation starting from €74,000 gross per year, including a 30% variable bonus based on goal achievement

Additional company benefits

The compensation indicated represents the total compensation for this role. Final compensation may vary based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and the scope of responsibilities. xbvzest Should the position's responsibilities, seniority level, or location differ during the recruitment process, the applicable compensation may be adjusted accordingly, taking into account local market conditions and internal compensation frameworks.

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