PCBA Technologist for Engineering Team

Job Description

Our Company is where we transform vision into reality. It's where ideas become technologies, and cutting-edge technologies become solutions for animal care and management.

We support farmers by providing real-time actionable information to help them manage their herds. It provides pet owners with smart devices and data that give them a better understanding of their pet's activity and health needs, enriching relationships. It helps conservationists safeguard natural environments and wildlife.

Leveraging decades of Technological Research & Development experience across many markets, technologies, and species, along with development environments and Quality Assurance procedures, we're always inventing new ways to look after the health and well-being of animals. Our decades of experience keep us ahead of the curve by leveraging advanced Technological Solutions from enhancing the precious bond between people and their pets, to advancing animal healthcare and wildlife preservation.

Position Summary

The Technologist is responsible for supporting the transition of products from development to manufacturing and sustaining production throughout the product lifecycle. The role focuses on PCB/PCBA technologies, manufacturing processes, supplier management, DFM/DFT reviews, failure analysis, engineering change implementation, and continuous process improvement.

The company is based in Netanya.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical focal point for PCB and PCBA manufacturing technologies.
• Work closely with the R&D and Lead DFM, DFA, reviews for new and existing products.
• Support NPI activities and production transfer to manufacturing sites.
• Review PCB stack-ups, materials, fabrication drawings, Gerber data, and manufacturing documentation.
• Work closely with PCB and PCBA suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues and optimize yield.
• Support engineering changes (ECO/ECR) and product lifecycle activities.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for production and field failures.
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation including INFO files, EQ files, specifications, and work instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Support incoming quality requirements and supplier qualification activities.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, , and Manufacturing teams worldwide.
• Provide technical guidance regarding PCB technologies, materials, surface finishes, vias, stack-ups, and assembly processes.
• Published effectively report results to peers and management
• Manage the Spec and requirements of the Battery and NFC

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in PCB/PCBA manufacturing technologies.
• Deep understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-6012, IPC-2221, etc.).
• Experience working with PCB design tools and manufacturing validation tools (Valor, PCBflow, BluePrint, Altium, OrCAD, etc.).
• Strong understanding of electronic components and manufacturing constraints.
• Experience with supplier management and contract manufacturers.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing defects and lead corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills in Hebrew and English.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working in a global matrix organization. Advantages
• Experience with RF products, batteries, NFC, or IoT devices.
• Familiarity with compliance and certification requirements.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

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