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Manufacturing Automation & DFM Engineer – SMT / PCBA

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Hybrid (Bengaluru)Full-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

The Manufacturing Automation & DFM Engineer enables robust, scalable, and data-driven SMT/PCBA manufacturing through automation, design for manufacturing, and continuous improvement. Partners with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and factory operations to support NPI, equipment development, and high-volume manufacturing while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support DFM reviews, build readiness assessments, and manufacturing risk evaluations across NPI and sustaining programs
  • Develop a deep understanding of SMT/SMA processes, factory operations, manufacturing metrics, and lean manufacturing principles
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams to collect process data, conduct capability studies (Cp/Cpk), yield analysis, and DOE-based experiments
  • Drive automation strategy, equipment evaluation, and machine DFM reviews, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and Apple quality standards
  • Support equipment development, qualification, and ramp activities for SMT, assembly, and test automation systems
  • Qualify and onboard new OEMs and vendors to strengthen supply chain capability and diversification
  • Identify, evaluate, and document new materials, manufacturing processes, assembly technologies, and emerging automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
  • Develop and maintain data analysis and visualization dashboards to support design, process optimization, and decision-making
  • Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, FMEA, Fishbone, 5-Why, Kaizen) to failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with factory teams to ensure adherence to process controls, equipment standards, and quality metrics during volume manufacturing

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of hands-on industrial experience in SMT/PCBA manufacturing, automation, or high-volume electronics manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of SMT processes, equipment, and factory automation systems
  • Solid fundamentals in mechanical design, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawings
  • Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, stamping, and casting
  • Working knowledge of data analysis tools (Excel required; Python, Minitab, or JMP preferred)
  • Travel domestically and internationally to supplier sites – 60%

Skills

Required:DFM (Design for Manufacturing)SMT/PCBA manufacturingData analysis & visualizationDOE & statistical analysis
Nice to have:Automation & controlsRobotics & motion systems
Last updated Jun 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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