Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Sunnyvale, CA Posted: 05/07/2026 Industry: Manufacturing Operations Job Number: 19040 Security Clearance: Job Description Manufacturing Engineer Duration: 3+ months. Rate is $60-107/hr. Mountain View, CA Job Description: The Manufacturing Engineer owns establishing the manufacturing processes, and practices deployed to manufacture HAV hardware products with desired quality and lead time. The Manufacturing engineer partners with our supplier/Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (Contract Manufacturer’s) to define, qualify and document as appropriate: Assembly processes, assembly tools and aids, while driving cost and quality improvements. During NPI, the ME drives DFX with the supplier/Contract manufacturer through resolution with our R&D and other appropriate stake holders for highly complex electro mechanical assemblies. What You'll Be Doing: Manufacturing Process Ownership & Technical Leadership • Function as a manufacturing technical lead for PCBA and electromechanical assembly ( Final assembly, test and packout) across NPI and sustaining • Define & Industrialize end-to-end manufacturing processes for complex electronic products: PCBA & Final Assembly Test and Packout (FATP). • Lead DFx (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFS/DFR) reviews with Hardware R&D, Test, and Quality Engineering teams and supplier/contract manufacturers • Establish manufacturing standards, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions for complex electromechanical products • Define and improve manufacturing efficiency with EMS to plan workflow, cell layout, staffing, training , equipment, power and network requirements • Drive yield and continuous improvement, defect reduction, and reliability performance using structured problem solving and data-driven methods • Lead advanced troubleshooting of Manufacturing defects and reliability issues and establish root cause and corrective actions PCBA Manufacturing – EDA HAV Focus • Lead manufacturing process development for high-complexity PCBA, including high-layer-count boards, fine-pitch BGAs, high-speed signal designs, and power electronics • Qualify and optimize PCBA: SMT/THT processes, including stencil design, solder paste selection, reflow and wave/selective soldering profiles • Conduct analytical studies of PCBA reliability via destructive and nondestructive methods Electromechanical & System Assembly • Architect and optimize electromechanical Final assembly test and Packout (FATP) processes for EDA HAV systems • Define, document and train EMS Engineers on product/process requirements. Validate operator certification programs • Champion FATP automation/advanced tooling to optimize: repetitive assembly, handling, ergonomic operations, cycle time and cost • Establish budgets for automated equipment/process development and track spend. o Drive solution selection, negotiate cost and project schedule via EMS New Product Introduction (NPI) & Production Ramp • Track DFx (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFS/DFR) issues to closure cross functionally within EMS partners • Support prototype and early production builds, manufacturing risk reviews, and readiness assessments • Identify manufacturing risks and mitigation strategies to de risk production launch. Lead manufacturing readiness through mass production Supplier & Contract Manufacturer (EMS)Engagement • Serve as the primary manufacturing technical interface with EMS partners • Drive cost reduction, yield and reliability enhancement initiatives cross functionally • Manage/drive project deliverables from EMS partners to product schedule Sustaining Engineering & Continuous Improvement • Develop & revise assembly & test standard time(s) from NPI to production • Drive periodic review of standard times with costing team to capture process and product changes, process optimization • Own Bill of Materials from Prototype to Production, drive product structure review and definition with R&D, Operations and EMS partners • Author Engineering Change Order (ECO) with R&D team, track and validate correct implementation at EMS • Document manufacturing process and packaging requirements/specifications for EMS Engineers Technical Leadership & Influence • Stay abreast of industry technological advancements, identify capability requirements, Qualify processes and assembly equipment for highly dense and complex printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and Final Assembly. • Mentor and technically guide manufacturing engineers across PCBA and FATP • Influence product and manufacturing strategy through strong technical judgment and cross-functional collaboration Act as a trusted advisor to engineering, operations, and leadership teams The Impact You Will Have: • Accelerate time-to-market for new products by process industrialization and efficient NPI activities. • Enabling reliable, repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing of advanced electronic assemblies • Via continuous improvement: enhance yield, reduce defect, improved product quality and customer satisfaction, and lower cost • Seamless transitions from design to mass production via our EMS partners • Through cross-functional innovation, support Synopsys’ leadership Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with deep expertise in PCBA and electromechanical system assembly • Strong background in networking hardware, test equipment, or similar high-reliability electronic systems • Proven experience leading complex NPIs from early development through high-volume manufacturing • Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, automation, quality assurance, and cost optimization techniques • Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing and reliability issues at both PCBA and system levels • Experience working with global EMS and system integration partners • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across disciplines and leadership levels • Willingness and ability to 35% travel ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications • Experience with highly dense + complex PCBA and electromechanical FATP • Some experience with opto electronics and optical cabling • Knowledge of IPC, ISO, and industry quality and reliability standards • Experience with manufacturing automation, fixtures, and precision assembly tooling • Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent • Background in EDA, telecom, Semiconductor/test instrumentation, or industrial systems • Experience in CAD software. Who You Are: • Innovative and solutions-oriented, detail oriented with a passion for continuous improvement, with a deep expertise in developing and industrializing robust processes • Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional, multicultural environments. • Exceptional communicator, able to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. • Adaptable and resilient when facing challenges and change. • Commitment to automation, documentation, ergonomics, and scalable solutions makes you an ideal fit for this impactful role