PCB Technician

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret: Gerbers, BOMs, technical drawings, and work instructions
• Bachelor Engineering or Engineering Tech Degree (preferred)
• 5 years’ experience in PCB production
• 5 years’ experience in SMT programming
• Strong knowledge of PCB assembly and soldering
• Parmi specific knowledge: Programming and Operating AOI Equipment
• Juki specific knowledge: Programming Language, Setup, Running
• Certifications in: IPC-A-610 & IPC J-STD-001
• ISO 9001:2015 Knowledge

Responsibilities

Summary: As a PCB Manufacturing Engineer, you will optimize and support printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing processes to improve

quality, efficiency, and cost.

• This role involves developing and maintaining robust production processes, collaborating with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and reliability, and analyzing manufacturing data to drive root cause and corrective actions
• The PCB Manufacturing Engineer also supports New Product Development, Through-Hole soldering operations, RMA activities, and collaborates closely with supervisors and cross-functional teams as needed
• Own and manage assigned PCB manufacturing processes, ensuring stable, repeatable, and capable production
• Read and interpret PCB schematics, assembly drawings, setup sheets, Gerbers, Place Files, and BOMs to support accurate builds
• Operate and support production equipment including SMT (Juki), solder paste printers, board loader, reflow ovens, wave solder, AOI/SPI equipment, and related tools
• Program and optimize SMT machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, wave solder systems, and AOI/SPI equipment
• Support and utilize manual soldering equipment such as solder stations and mini-wave systems
• Develop and maintain part routings, BOMs, work instructions, inspection criteria, and manufacturing documentation
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including process reviews, qualifications, prototype builds, and production release
• Transfer products from prototype to full production, supporting DFM/DFA activities and manufacturability improvements
• Align customer requirements to released production items and ensure compliance with customer specifications
• Inspect PCBs for defects, analyze quality data, and ensure compliance with IPC and internal quality standards
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues using root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement tools
• Assist in creating, review, and maintaining PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Inspection Guides, and related quality documents
• Support Manufacturing and Engineering Change processes (MCO, ECO, TSD) and ensure controlled implementation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Program Management to drive continuous improvement, RIE events, test fixture development, and preventive maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot and determine root cause of issues
• Evaluate Manufacturability and Efficiency savings during production
• Compliance with all ISO Quality Requirements
• Compliance with IEC operating policies and procedures
• Cross-Functional communications in support of IEC goals
• Adherence to standard days and hours for on-site work: Monday through Friday, recognizing there are times when longer hours and/or weekend work may be necessary to help meet Customer and Company expectations

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Being on the floor, hands on, will be critical for the role
• 70% of time will be in either SMT or TH
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and may be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Rare travel may be required to customers, vendors, and other service partners, it would be isolated to the local area and during the business day

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Medina, OH.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Medina,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.