What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer position at Emerald Technologies?
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What if your engineering work directly contributed to products that matter? At Emerald Technologies, you’ll have the opportunity to turn engineering expertise into real-world impact.
We’re looking for an experienced Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our Salem, NH team!
This isn’t an engineering role where you simply maintain the status quo. You’ll work alongside manufacturing, quality, operations, and customer teams to solve problems, improve processes, launch new products, and make manufacturing better every day.
If you enjoy being close to the action, digging into the root cause of a problem, and seeing your solutions move from an idea to the production floor, we want to meet you!
Key Responsibilities:
As a Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer, you’ll be a key technical partner throughout the manufacturing process—
- Provide hands-on daily technical support to production and engineering teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues for Surface Mount (SMT), Through-Hole (THT), and Conformal Coating operations of PCBAs.
- Engineer smarter manufacturing processes by identifying customer requirements and defining the process steps, cycle times, and lead times necessary to consistently produce conforming PCBA, sub-assemblies, cable, and harness products.
- Optimize PCBA operations, including processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and machine programs.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives to establish robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that promote efficiency, quality, productivity, and overall process performance.
- Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews, equipment readiness, process development, and successful production transitions.
- Leverage Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-ray, inspection, Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), and machine data to identify trends, eliminate defects, and prevent recurring issues that arise in the SMT assembly process line.
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process documentation, and other engineering records.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and engineering excellence.
Key Qualifications:
We’re looking for a Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer who combines strong technical fundamentals with a practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s degree in electronics/electrical engineering or a related field preferred. Associate’s degree will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in process engineering in an electronics manufacturing (PCBA) environment required.
- Working knowledge of THT, SMT processes and SMT production equipment in contract manufacturing or similar environment required.
- Familiarity with assembly techniques using THT, SMT, and mixed technology required.
- Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, component datasheets, PCB documentation, customer specifications and manufacturing requirements required.
- Strong mathematical skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and reach sound conclusions required.
- Ability to solve practical problems in environments where processes and conditions may vary and standardization is not always complete required.
Why Emerald Technologies?
At Emerald Technologies, your work has a purpose. We believe great manufacturing starts with great people—and great engineers are never satisfied with “good enough.”
You’ll join a safe and inclusive team where collaboration is encouraged, ideas are valued, and engineers have the opportunity to make a visible difference.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Top notch medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401K (company match with no vesting period)
- PTO for rest and relaxation
- Gym reimbursement (through Anthem)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee training and Professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Community service and Philanthropic initiatives
- Employee appreciation events
- Employee discounts and Referral program
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.
At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.
Build Your Career. Improve the Process. Make an Impact.
Join Emerald Technologies as a Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer in Salem, NH and help build the high-reliability electronics that power what’s next. APPLY TODAY!
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Emerald Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.