Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager – Electronics Manufacturing Services, PCBA

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. Provide strategic leadership, workflow management, and direct technical oversight across Technical Engineering, production documentation, customer manufacturing data conversion, and SMT programming .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeSeymour • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SMT programming, technical documentation management, and engineering leadership within electronics manufacturing. Proficient in optimizing production workflows and ensuring quality standards in PCBA assembly processes.

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SMT ProgrammingTechnical Documentation ManagementEngineering LeadershipPCBA Assembly ExpertiseManufacturing Execution Systems

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Hard Skills

SMT Programming SoftwarePCBA AssemblyTechnical Documentation LifecyclesData ValidationVBA Macro DevelopmentRoot-Cause Problem SolvingConfiguration ManagementData ModelingElectronic Component Package TypesQuality Metrics

Soft Skills

Analytical TroubleshootingTechnical CommunicationMentoringWorkflow ManagementTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Aegis MESInfor MRP/ERP SystemsGerber Viewing/Editing ToolsCAD/CAM Data Conversion SoftwareFUJI NXT III Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Component Identification CertificationIPC-A-610 Solder Inspection Certification

Industry Keywords

Electronics Contract ManufacturingSurface-Mount TechnologyHigh-Mix Low-To-Medium Volume ProductionManufacturing EngineeringQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERPVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership, workflow management, and direct technical oversight across Technical Engineering, production documentation, customer manufacturing data conversion, and SMT programming
Manage, mentor, and establish priorities for Technical Engineering, Document Control, and SMT Programming personnel
Establish workflows, accountability mechanisms, quality metrics, and cross-training programs
Coordinate with Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Planning
Direct intake, conversion, validation, and release of customer BOMs, Gerber files, CAD layouts, centroid files, fabrication drawings, and test procedures
Review technical data for missing, ambiguous, or conflicting information and escalate discrepancies
Manage technical readiness from data receipt through production traveler release
Review, release, and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and quality documentation
Enter and structure customer BOMs and technical parameters in MRP/ERP systems such as Infor
Build and maintain routings, operation steps, model points, and workflows in Aegis MES
Execute ECOs and synchronize drawings, BOM revisions, machine programs, and work instructions
Disseminate Quality Bulletins and enforce configuration and revision control
Lead SMT programming for FUJI NXT III high-speed placement lines
Generate, verify, optimize, and maintain placement programs from CAD, centroid, and Gerber data
Manage the SMT component package library, including geometries, land patterns, dimensions, polarities, rotations, and feeder/nozzle assignments
Optimize placement sequences, line balancing, feeder layouts, and machine cycle times to improve OEE
Provide shop-floor engineering support during FAI, NPI, and prototype runs
Troubleshoot placement defects, component rotation errors, package mismatches, and machine faults
Automate repetitive data manipulation tasks and develop VBA tools and Excel templates
Monitor and report KPIs including program lead time, programming accuracy, first-pass placement yield, and engineering cycle times

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred; equivalent direct electronics manufacturing and SMT programming experience considered
Minimum 5+ years of progressive engineering experience within electronics contract manufacturing (EMS), technical documentation, SMT programming, or manufacturing engineering
Demonstrated supervisory or technical team leadership experience
Deep experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume PCBA production environments
Advanced understanding of PCBA assembly, surface-mount technology, through-hole soldering, and technical documentation lifecycles
Hands-on proficiency with SMT machine programming software; direct FUJI SMT equipment experience, especially FUJI NXT III platforms, strongly preferred
Advanced knowledge of electronic component package types, polarity standards, orientation rules, and reference designators
Ability to read, interpret, and validate CAD, Gerber, schematic, centroid, and drawing datasets
Successful completion or certification in Component Identification and IPC-A-610 solder inspection standards
Proficiency with Manufacturing Execution Systems, preferably Aegis MES, and MRP/ERP systems, preferably Infor
Experience with Gerber viewing/editing tools, CAD/CAM data conversion software, and PLM systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including data modeling and VBA macro development
Strong analytical troubleshooting, root-cause problem solving using 8D/A3, configuration management, and technical communication skills
Ability to work in a split office/manufacturing-floor environment
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, and handle sensitive electronic assemblies and tools
Visual acuity for close vision, color discernment, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs frequently and up to 25 lbs occasionally
Adherence to PPE and ESD safety protocols per OSHA and facility guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time / exempt position
Remote position
Technical office and active SMT manufacturing floor work environment
Training in Component Identification and IPC-A-610 standards
Professional development through technical onboarding, skills assessments, cross-training, and mentorship