Manufacturing Process Engineer - Military Veterans
at Kelly
Process Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA
Pay Rate: $43.27 - $48.08/hour
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Potential for conversion after 6 months)
Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift (2nd Shift Preferred)
About the Role:
Kelly Engineering is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Process Engineer to join our client's team in San Jose, CA. This is a contract-to-hire position with the opportunity for permanent placement after six months. The Process Engineer will focus on developing and optimizing PCBA manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality electronic product production. If you are passionate about process control, equipment optimization, and collaborating across teams, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize PCBA manufacturing processes, including solder paste application, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, and inspection.
- Evaluate and select equipment and tools, optimizing settings for productivity and quality while collaborating with vendors to implement new technologies.
- Implement process control methodologies, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Design and conduct tests, inspections, and audits to identify and resolve defects while collaborating on corrective and preventive actions.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and productivity gains.
- Troubleshoot PCBA process issues, including equipment malfunctions and process variations, and implement corrective actions.
- Provide training and technical support to production teams, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless process integration into product development.
- Adhere to electrostatic discharge (ESD) protocols and safety regulations in all PCBA processes.
Must-Haves:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in PCBA manufacturing processes.
- Experience with reflow oven processes, selective soldering, SMT processes, wave soldering, and hand soldering.
- Familiarity with J-STD-001
- Familiarity with selective soldering processes on Nordson Select platforms and pick-and-place machines (experience with Hanwha or Fuji platforms preferred).
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as this is a customer-facing role.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder due to ITAR requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineering degree (preferred but not required).
- Zero-defect mentality and commitment to high-reliability markets.
- Depth of knowledge to support manufacturing lines and customer needs effectively.
Why Join Our Client?
Kelly Engineering’s client is a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, focusing on delivering high-reliability products. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the production of cutting-edge electronic systems in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Take the next step in your career! Apply today to join a team committed to excellence in manufacturing.
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