Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer – PCBA & Electromechanical Assembly
Location: Mountain View, CA 
Experience: 7+ Years
 

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong expertise in PCBA manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, and New Product Introduction (NPI) to support advanced hardware manufacturing initiatives at Synopsys. The ideal candidate will drive manufacturing process development, industrialization, yield improvement, and supplier/EMS collaboration for high-complexity electronic systems.

This role requires deep technical knowledge in PCBA assembly processes, FATP (Final Assembly, Test & Packout), manufacturing automation, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Test Engineering, and global EMS partners.

Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Leadership
Lead manufacturing engineering activities for PCBA and electromechanical assembly across NPI and sustaining programs.
Define and industrialize end-to-end manufacturing processes for complex electronic products.
Drive DFx reviews including DFM, DFA, DFT, DFS, and DFR with R&D and EMS partners.
Develop PFMEAs, process flows, control plans, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
Improve manufacturing efficiency, workflow, cell layout, tooling, staffing, and automation strategies.
PCBA Manufacturing
Develop manufacturing processes for complex PCBAs including:

High-layer-count boards
Fine-pitch BGAs
High-speed signal designs
Power electronics
Optimize SMT/THT assembly processes, solder profiles, stencil design, and reliability studies.
Troubleshoot manufacturing defects and reliability issues using root cause analysis methodologies.
Electromechanical Assembly & FATP
Lead Final Assembly Test and Packout (FATP) process development and optimization.
Support automation initiatives to improve assembly efficiency, ergonomics, quality, and cost.
Train EMS engineering teams on product/process requirements and validate operator certification programs.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Support prototype builds, production ramps, readiness reviews, and risk mitigation activities.
Drive manufacturing readiness from prototype through mass production.
Coordinate DFx issue resolution across internal and external stakeholders.
Supplier & EMS Management
Serve as the primary technical manufacturing interface with EMS partners.
Drive yield improvement, reliability enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives.
Manage EMS deliverables aligned with product schedules and manufacturing objectives.
Sustaining Engineering
Own BOM transition from prototype to production.
Support ECO implementation and manufacturing change validation.
Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation and packaging requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with strong PCBA and electromechanical assembly expertise.
Experience leading complex NPI programs from development through high-volume manufacturing.
Strong understanding of:

SMT/THT assembly processes
Manufacturing automation
Quality and reliability engineering
Yield improvement and cost optimization
Hands-on troubleshooting experience at PCBA and system levels.
Experience working with global EMS/Contract Manufacturing partners.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with highly dense and complex PCBAs.
Exposure to networking hardware, telecom, semiconductor, or test instrumentation products.
Knowledge of IPC, ISO, and industry quality standards.
Experience with automation fixtures and precision assembly tooling.
Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
Familiarity with CAD tools and optoelectronics/optical cabling.
Desired Skills
PCBA Manufacturing
FATP
DFM / DFA / DFT
SMT / THT
Yield Improvement
NPI
EMS Management
Reliability Engineering
Manufacturing Automation
Root Cause Analysis
Process Industrialization
ECO Management
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Why Join?
Join Synopsys and contribute to cutting-edge hardware platforms powering next-generation technologies. This is an opportunity to work on highly advanced electronic systems while driving innovation, scalability, and manufacturing excellence in a collaborative global environment.