About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

---

Summary

Confidential Client is hiring an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II to support and improve electronics manufacturing processes at their Urbana, OH facility. This role focuses on PCB assembly, surface-mount and through-hole processes, automated inspection, test, and process improvements that increase product reliability and manufacturability.

---

What You’ll Do

• Support development, optimization, and implementation of electronics manufacturing processes including pick-and-place, surface-mount assembly (SMT), wave soldering, selective solder, conformal coating, aqueous cleaning, X‑Ray inspection, oven curing, masking, Ionograph testing, and final inspection.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to troubleshoot electronic assembly issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead/process improvement activities to reduce defects, improve yield, and increase throughput.
• Validate new processes and equipment; write and update process documentation, work instructions, and process control plans.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) related to electronic assemblies.
• Support supplier and component qualification activities relevant to electronic components and PCB assemblies.

---

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Completed entry-level experience or internships in electronics engineering or related technical fields.
• Foundational knowledge of electronic circuits, components, assemblies, and testing methods.
• A growth mindset and eagerness to learn manufacturing processes and test methods.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.; this role does not sponsor work visas.

WE VALUE:

• Hands-on electronics manufacturing experience (PCB assembly, SMT, pick-and-place, wave soldering).
• Familiarity with IPC soldering standards, PCB inspection methods, and wiring harness standards.
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and functional test rigs.
• Working knowledge of process failure mode concepts, corrective action implementation, and basic power-supply architectures.
• Awareness of aerospace/quality standards such as AS9100 and supplier/source-certification processes.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related STEM discipline is a strong foundation.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills applied to electronics manufacturing.

---

Compensation & Work Type

• Estimated pay: $67,596 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: On-site in Urbana, OH (43078)
• #LI-Onsite

---

Benefits

As an employee of Confidential Client you may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which commonly includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match; flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance and educational assistance
• Parental leave, paid holidays, and paid time off

(Actual benefits will be provided by the hiring organization.)

---

Export Compliance & Work Authorization

Due to U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status such as asylum/refugee). Confidential Client is not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

---

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.