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PCB Process Engineer

CirrusLabs

Burlington, KS

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Cadence, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processes, Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Drilling, Electricity, Electronics Manufacturing, IPC Standards, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Metrics, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Manufacturing, Plating Processes, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Design, Process Engineering, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Productivity Management, Root Cause Analysis, Soldering, Support Documentation, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Burlington, KS
POSTED
30+ days ago

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE
PCB layout/design
Gerber / ODB++
IPC standards
Altium / Cadence / CAM tools
Manufacturing handoff experience
Production support understanding

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.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or related)
37+ 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

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals and machinery. Occasional extended hours may be required to support production or process changes.

About the Company

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