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Adecco has partnered with a Global Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) company in hiring a Full Time, Direct Hire **Industrial Engineer.** This company is supporting production for the Artificial Intelligence industry.

Industrial Engineer

**Location:** San Jose, CA (Production Site)

**Department:** Manufacturing & Engineering

**Reports To:** Engineering Manager or Senior Manufacturing Leader

About Us

The Company is a global leader in smart manufacturing and precision technology. We specialize in communication network equipment, cloud service platforms, industrial robotics, and intelligent manufacturing. As a part of our growing U.S. operations, we’re looking for innovative problem-solvers passionate about building efficient, scalable production systems.

Position Overview

The **Industrial Engineer** is responsible for optimizing and supporting end-to-end manufacturing processes for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), with a focus on surface mount technology (SMT) operations. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM), boost production yield, streamline workflows, and enhance tooling and testing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

+ Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot processes for SMT and PCBA assembly operations.

+ Conduct **Design of Experiments (DOE)** to improve yield, reduce rework, and maximize line efficiency.

+ Define tooling and equipment requirements for new PCBA processes, including reflow soldering, selective soldering, and conformal coating.

+ Develop and implement **Design for Manufacturability (DFM)** guidelines in collaboration with design engineering.

+ Identify production bottlenecks and lead root cause analysis with sustainable corrective actions.

+ Provide real-time support to production teams and ensure seamless communication with design engineers.

+ Oversee test strategy development and ensure uptime through critical spares planning.

+ Manage process documentation, production SOPs, and equipment work instructions.

+ Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to define tooling strategies and lead product transitions from NPI to volume manufacturing.

+ Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve production performance, layout, and cost-effectiveness.

+ Participate in design reviews with a focus on DFM/DFT input and continuous improvement.

+ Support part obsolescence strategies and agile process adaptation to design changes.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).

+ 2+ years’ hands-on experience with SMT or PCBA process engineering.

+ Proficient in SMT pick-and-place systems, reflow ovens, conformal coating, and through-hole soldering equipment.

+ Familiar with Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, etc.).

+ Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, autonomous environments and support multiple priorities.

+ Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

+ Flexibility to support non-standard shifts and extended hours when production demands arise.

Work Location

+ **Primary:** San Jose, CA – Manufacturing Operations

**Pay Details:** $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance