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Process Engineering Technician

MacroFab is not just a contract manufacturer, but fundamentally a technology company with a focus on electronics innovation. Our team is comprised of assembly line operators, software engineers, electrical engineers, customer support, marketers, and sales reps. We’re as diverse in skillset as we are in background, with an interesting mix of team members as vast as Houston itself.

MacroFab is the first digital marketplace and intelligent manufacturing platform focused on the $500B market in contract electronics manufacturing. Our technology and services allow customers to rapidly bring new products to market and consume manufacturing as a virtualized resource by offering instant price quotes, rapid prototyping services, and production at scale through a network of factories in North America. Our partners gain a source of low overhead manufacturing jobs, allowing them to fully subscribe their factory capacity and eliminate idle time.

Come join a rapidly growing team where you can take ownership of your role and build your career at MacroFab.

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Position Summary

The Process Engineering Technician supports the Process Engineering team by developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role assists with process validation, equipment support, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives across SMT, through-hole assembly, final assembly, and other manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving manufacturing efficiency while supporting production teams in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support Process Engineers in developing and implementing manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Assist with process validation, new product introductions (NPI), and engineering builds.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support SMT, through-hole, hand assembly, soldering, conformal coating, inspection, testing, and final assembly processes.
• Assist with machine setup, process optimization, and equipment qualifications.
• Monitor process performance using production metrics and quality data.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, visual aids, process flows, and standard operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Assist in evaluating new manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process technologies.
• Conduct time studies and process capability evaluations.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve production issues.
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs) and process implementation activities.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards, ESD requirements, and company quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or engineering technician experience preferred.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, or SMT environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ESD practices is preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and process specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• SMT manufacturing knowledge
• Process optimization
• Root cause analysis
• Statistical process monitoring
• Manufacturing documentation
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Fixture and tooling support
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma concepts
• Cross-functional collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the production facility.
• Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work around automated manufacturing equipment.
• Manual dexterity for handling electronic components and tooling.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Success in This Role

A successful Process Engineering Technician is proactive, technically curious, and committed to continuous improvement. They enjoy solving problems, supporting production teams, and identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency. They work collaboratively across departments to help ensure manufacturing processes are reliable, repeatable, and scalable while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Even if you don't meet all of the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what any list of requirements will capture.

Note: MacroFab is currently not sponsoring H1-B Visas.

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