R&D Engineer_Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)

Position: R&D Engineer

Location: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)

Duration: Contract

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineer owns establishing the manufacturing processes, and practices deployed to manufacture Synopsys HAV hardware products with desired quality and lead time. The Manufacturing engineer partners with Synopsys supplier/Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (Contract Manufacturer’s) to define, qualify and document as appropriate: Assembly processes, assembly tools and aids, while driving cost and quality improvements. During NPI, the ME drives DFX with the supplier/Contract manufacturer through resolution with Synopsys R&D and other appropriate stake holders for highly complex electro mechanical assemblies.

What You'll Be Doing:

Manufacturing Process Ownership & Technical Leadership

• Function as a manufacturing technical lead for PCBA and electromechanical assembly ( Final assembly, test and packout) across NPI and sustaining
• Define & Industrialize end-to-end manufacturing processes for complex electronic products: PCBA & Final Assembly Test and Packout (FATP).
• Lead DFx (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFS/DFR) reviews with Hardware R&D, Test, and Quality Engineering teams and supplier/contract manufacturers
• Establish manufacturing standards, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions for complex electromechanical products
• Define and improve manufacturing efficiency with EMS to plan workflow, cell layout, staffing, training , equipment, power and network requirements
• Drive yield and continuous improvement, defect reduction, and reliability performance using structured problem solving and data-driven methods
• Lead advanced troubleshooting of Manufacturing defects and reliability issues and establish root cause and corrective actions

PCBA Manufacturing – EDA HAV Focus

• Lead manufacturing process development for high-complexity PCBA, including high-layer-count boards, fine-pitch BGAs, high-speed signal designs, and power electronics
• Qualify and optimize PCBA: SMT/THT processes, including stencil design, solder paste selection, reflow and wave/selective soldering profiles
• Conduct analytical studies of PCBA reliability via destructive and nondestructive methods

Electromechanical & System Assembly

• Architect and optimize electromechanical Final assembly test and Packout (FATP) processes for EDA HAV systems
• Define, document and train EMS Engineers on product/process requirements. Validate operator certification programs
• Champion FATP automation/advanced tooling to optimize: repetitive assembly, handling, ergonomic operations, cycle time and cost
• Establish budgets for automated equipment/process development and track spend.

o Drive solution selection, negotiate cost and project schedule via EMS

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Production Ramp

• Track DFx (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFS/DFR) issues to closure cross functionally within Synopsys or EMS partners
• Support prototype and early production builds, manufacturing risk reviews, and readiness assessments
• Identify manufacturing risks and mitigation strategies to de risk production launch. Lead manufacturing readiness through mass production

Supplier & Contract Manufacturer (EMS)Engagement

• Serve as the primary manufacturing technical interface with EMS partners
• Drive cost reduction, yield and reliability enhancement initiatives cross functionally
• Manage/drive project deliverables from EMS partners to product schedule

Sustaining Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Develop & revise assembly & test standard time(s) from NPI to production
• Drive periodic review of standard times with costing team to capture process and product changes, process optimization
• Own Bill of Materials from Prototype to Production, drive product structure review and definition with R&D, Operations and EMS partners
• Author Engineering Change Order (ECO) with R&D team, track and validate correct implementation at EMS
• Document manufacturing process and packaging requirements/specifications for EMS Engineers

Technical Leadership & Influence

• Stay abreast of industry technological advancements, identify capability requirements, Qualify processes and assembly equipment for highly dense and complex printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and Final Assembly.
• Mentor and technically guide manufacturing engineers across PCBA and FATP
• Influence product and manufacturing strategy through strong technical judgment and cross-functional collaboration

Act as a trusted advisor to engineering, operations, and leadership teams

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate time-to-market for new products by process industrialization and efficient NPI activities.
• Enabling reliable, repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing of advanced electronic assemblies
• Via continuous improvement: enhance yield, reduce defect, improved product quality and customer satisfaction, and lower cost
• Seamless transitions from design to mass production via our EMS partners
• Through cross-functional innovation, support Synopsys’ leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with deep expertise in PCBA and electromechanical system assembly
• Strong background in networking hardware, test equipment, or similar high-reliability electronic systems
• Proven experience leading complex NPIs from early development through high-volume manufacturing
• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, automation, quality assurance, and cost optimization techniques
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing and reliability issues at both PCBA and system levels
• Experience working with global EMS and system integration partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across disciplines and leadership levels
• Willingness and ability to 35% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with highly dense + complex PCBA and electromechanical FATP
• Some experience with opto electronics and optical cabling
• Knowledge of IPC, ISO, and industry quality and reliability standards
• Experience with manufacturing automation, fixtures, and precision assembly tooling
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent
• Background in EDA, telecom, Semiconductor/test instrumentation, or industrial systems
• Experience in CAD software.

Who You Are:

• Innovative and solutions-oriented, detail oriented with a passion for continuous improvement, with a deep expertise in developing and industrializing robust processes
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional, multicultural environments.
• Exceptional communicator, able to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Adaptable and resilient when facing challenges and change.
• Commitment to automation, documentation, ergonomics, and scalable solutions makes you an ideal fit for this impactful role

Best Regards,

T Chandra Sekhar - Technical Sr. Recruiter

Agile Global Solutions, Inc ....."Empowering Enterprises"

193 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 160, Folsom, CA 95630

Direct - 916-413-7282

Sekhar@agileglobalsolutions.com | www.agileglobal.com