Senior PCBA Manufacturing Technology Engineer

The Senior PCBA Manufacturing Technology Engineer ensures that PCBAs are ready for industrialization before series production by driving strong design‑to‑manufacturing alignment and reducing risks early in development.  The role focuses on DFM/DFA/DFT, process quality, and process qualification, ensuring that designs are manufacturable, testable, and scalable. It acts as the technical interface between R&D, NPI, Production, Quality, and EMS partners, driving alignment on manufacturing requirements and industrialization readiness.  In addition, the role includes ownership of PCBA manufacturing equipment and line concepts, covering the definition, specification, selection, and implementation of SMT/THT equipment and assembly lines. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES DFM, DFA and DFT Excellence:  Drive and enforce DFM, DFA, and DFT principles across product development  Review PCB/PCBA designs to ensure manufacturability, assembly robustness, and testability  Define and maintain design guidelines and industrialization standards  PCBA Industrialization Readiness:  Ensure smooth transition from design → prototype → pilot → series production  Define industrialization requirements, acceptance criteria, and readiness gates  Support creation of manufacturing documentation and technical specifications  Equipment Specification & Supplier Selection:  Define technical requirements and specifications for PCBA manufacturing equipment (SMT/THT), including pick‑and‑place, reflow, SPI/AOI, and soldering technologies  Support the selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers, considering technical capability, scalability, and reliability  Lead RFQ processes, technical reviews, and supplier benchmarking  Process Qualification & Validation:  Define and support process and product qualification plans  Support and contribute to PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate risks  Evaluate process capability, stability, and scalability  Make-or-Buy & Industrialization Strategy Support:  Support make‑or‑buy decisions for PCBA manufacturing processes and technologies Evaluate internal capabilities vs EMS solutions in terms of cost, scalability, quality, and risks  Provide technical input for industrialization and sourcing strategies  YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Automation Engineering, or a related field Several Years of professional experience in PCBA industrialization / manufacturing engineering, preferably in EMS or electronics manufacturing environments  Strong Hands‑on experience with PCBA manufacturing equipment and processes, including SMT and THT assembly (e.g., pick‑and‑place, reflow, SPI/AOI, wave/selective soldering)  Experience in running feasibility studies, prototypes, and pilot projects, including process trials and validation activities  Understanding of technology maturity models (TRL, MRL) and industrialization methods  Proven experience in specification, selection, and implementation of PCBA manufacturing equipment, including technical ownership in interactions with equipment suppliers  Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing / Assembly / Test (DFM/DFA/DFT) principles for PCBAs Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001) Familiarity with REACH and RoHS regulations and quality systems (ISO 9001 environment)  Excellent knowledge of English, Italian and/or German as an advantage OUR COMMITMENT Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility Opportunities for advancement in a growing company A wide range of further training opportunities Total compensation starting from €74,000 gross per year, including a 30% variable bonus based on goal achievement Additional company benefits  The compensation indicated represents the total compensation for this role. Final compensation may vary based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and the scope of responsibilities. Should the position's responsibilities, seniority level, or location differ during the recruitment process, the applicable compensation may be adjusted accordingly, taking into account local market conditions and internal compensation frameworks.