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PCBA Manufacturing Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$86K - $110K/yr

PCBA Manufacturing Engineer As a PCBA Manufacturing Engineer, you will work across design ... Experience leading DFX reviews to deliver design to manufacturability, testability, quality, and ...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

$122K - $162K/yr

Ceribell is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our core research and product development ... Proactively apply Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Test principles (DfM/DfA/DfX). Optimize ...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$103K - $137K/yr

Collaborating across R&D and engineering teams, you'll bring innovative concepts to life and drive ... Participate in design reviews and drive DFx activities * Collaborate with suppliers to resolve ...

NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer ... DFX feedback. * Participate in design reviews to ensure alignment with JPI design standards and ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Greensboro, NC

$70K - $91K/yr

They provide engineering DFX expertise for Operations, new product training, and develop the new manufacturing processes for product introductions. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

SMTC is hiring for a Product Engineer! SMTC Corporation was founded in 1985. SMTC is a mid-size ... Identify and recommend Design for Excellence (DFx) opportunities to improve manufacturability ...

Electrical Engineer Senior

Decatur, GA · On-site

$105K - $136K/yr

This engineer will manage many projects simultaneously while collaborating with cross functional ... PDS and DFx also ensure high quality compliant designs which achieve the Customer Experience Matrix ...

Electrical Engineer Senior - Decatur, GA

Decatur, GA · On-site

$105K - $136K/yr

PDS and DFx also ensure high quality compliant designs which achieve the Customer Experience Matrix ... Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering, focused in Electronics (Masters preferred) At least 4-5 ...

NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer ... DFX feedback. * Participate in design reviews to ensure alignment with JPI design standards and ...

Senior Procurement Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$105K - $168K/yr

Use DfX methodology to improve cost, quality, manufacturability, value, and risk * Represents the ... Your skills include cost engineering, DfX methodology, supplier relationship management, business ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

They provide engineering DFX expertise for Operations, new product training, and develop the new manufacturing processes for product introductions. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Manufacturing Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

Practice and promote (DFx) guidelines, Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Reliability, and Service. Provide feedback to design engineers during design reviews using DFx principles, best ...

Practice and promote (DFx) guidelines, Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Reliability, and Service. Provide feedback to design engineers during design reviews using DFx principles, best ...

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How much do dfx engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for dfx engineer in the United States is $96,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $117,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Dfx Engineer?

As a Dfx Engineer, your daily activities often include reviewing hardware design schematics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and testability, and generating reports on design quality metrics. You may participate in design reviews, develop automated scripts to check design compliance, and work closely with manufacturing, test engineering, and quality teams to address design issues. Additionally, you are likely to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product yield and reducing defects. These responsibilities help ensure that products meet both technical specifications and real-world manufacturability standards.

What is a Dfx Engineer job?

A Dfx (Design for Excellence) Engineer focuses on optimizing product design for manufacturability, testability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. They collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure smooth production and high-quality products. Their responsibilities include analyzing design constraints, implementing best practices, and identifying areas for improvement early in the development cycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Dfx Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dfx Engineer, you need a solid background in hardware design, manufacturing processes, and familiarity with design-for-X methodologies (such as DFM, DFT, DFA), typically supported by a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Proficiency with EDA tools (like Cadence, Mentor Graphics), scripting languages, and an understanding of industry standards are valuable assets. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills are also important for working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are essential to ensure optimal product quality, manufacturability, and reliability throughout the design and production cycle.

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Infographic showing various Dfx Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 2% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,000 per year, or $46.2 per hour.
PCBA Manufacturing Engineer

PCBA Manufacturing Engineer

Astranis

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$86K - $110K/yr

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Job description

PCBA Manufacturing Engineer 

As a PCBA Manufacturing Engineer, you will work across design engineering, supply-chain, quality, and our manufacturing partners to drive PCBA manufacturing with on time delivery.

Role
  • Define manufacturing readiness requirements and lead key milestone reviews to ensure all stakeholder deliverables are complete.
  • Work with the Design Engineering team to identify and escalate manufacturing challenges early in product development by enforcing DFM, DFA and DFS principles.
  • Drive closure of all operational issues during pre-production builds.
  • Investigate failures in production, test, and integration. Identify and mitigate underlying root causes to prevent reoccurrence and foster continuous improvement.
  • Deliver manufacturing processes capabilities including equipment capability, quality controls, materials characterization, and workmanship standards.
  • Actively monitor the success of products and processes through the production ramp.
  • Provide direction to contract manufacturing, suppliers, and engineers to manage quarantine and rework activities. 
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 5+ years of experience in PCB/PCBA fabrication facility
  • 3+ years supplier quality, manufacturing, or design experience
  • Experience in board assembly process and equipment (for example: Stencil print, SPI, pick & place, reflow, AOI, ICT, x-ray inspection).
  • Experience leading DFX reviews to deliver design to manufacturability, testability, quality, and reliability standards
  • Must be onsite 5 days a week 
  • Certified or significantly familiar with IPC-610
Bonus
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 7+ years of experience in PCBA/PCB supply chain, manufacturing or engineering.
  • 5+ years' experience with industry standard PLM and DFX systems, Mentor/Valor preferred.
  • Experience performing Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses.
  • Experience with IPC standards for PCB, PCBA, and RFPC fabrication, assembly, and test.
  • Experience in Polymeric application, including conformal coating, staking and underfill.