PCBA Sourcing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Strategy & Management
  • Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for PCB fabrication and assembly, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and technology roadmaps.
• Cost Management
  • Lead cost analysis, benchmarking, and negotiation to achieve target pricing for complex multilayer PCBs and assemblies.
  • Perform cost modeling and “should-cost” analysis for PCBAs and key electronic components.
  • Drive cost reduction through design-to-cost and volume leverage strategies.
• Technical Collaboration
  • Partner with hardware and system engineers during design and NPI phases to ensure DFM/DFX readiness and manufacturability.
  • Participate in engineering design reviews and support supplier input for PCB stack-up, impedance control, and thermal considerations.
  • Provide technical feedback to ensure component selection aligns with sourcing and lifecycle strategies.
• Risk & Compliance
  • Identify supply chain risks including single-sourced components, end-of-life (EOL) risks, and geopolitical dependencies.
  • Ensure suppliers comply with corporate, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH, ISO9001, ISO14001).
  • Maintain supply continuity through dual-sourcing and risk mitigation plans.
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Manage sourcing activities through all product life cycle phases-from prototype through mass production.
  • Coordinate early supplier engagement to support time-to-market and ramp-up readiness.
  • Align supplier capacity and materials readiness with production schedules.
• Data & Market Intelligence
  • Monitor component market trends, lead times, and technology developments relevant to server PCBAs.
  • Provide insights on cost drivers, material constraints, and sourcing alternatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier engineering within the server industry.
• Technical Competencies:
  • Deep understanding of PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes (e.g., SMT, BGA, reflow, conformal coating, AOI, ICT).
  • Familiar with high-layer-count PCBs, high-speed signal design, and server-grade component sourcing.
  • Knowledge of EMS supplier ecosystem and global sourcing best practices.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and cost analysis tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with major EMS providers and ODMs in the server or networking hardware space.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Familiarity with global supply base management across APAC, NA, and EMEA.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development-both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.