INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

San Jose, CALIFORNIA

JOB

REFERENCE ID

26-01276

JOB TYPE:

Direct Placement

LOCATION

San Jose, CALIFORNIA

PAY RATE:

$70000 - $90000

POST DATE:

August 11, 2026

: The Industrial Engineer is specifically responsible for developing and supporting the production process of all assembly operations. This role will work part of a team to design for manufacturing (DFM), perform production yield and efficiency improvements, and tooling design. This role will directly support equipment and processes needed for PCBA production.

Responsibilities include:

Optimize and configure processes and equipment for building surface mount electronics assemblies.

Perform design of experiments (DOE) to optimize SMT process yield.

Specify equipment requirements for new PCBA build processes.

Develop design for manufacturability (DFM) guidelines for PCBA Designs.

Provide solutions to streamline circuit board assembly and test processes.

Reflow soldering, Selective soldering, and Conformal coating

Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design, build, and test to provide design feedback

Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop a permanent resolution on issues found during production

Develop a robust set of test machinery that includes critical spares for ensuring complete uptime.

Determine schedule impacts for unforeseen design or process changes in production

Provide clear communication between the design engineering team and the production floor

Concerning product tooling, confer with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure efficient production methods and schedules

Utilize lean manufacturing tools; recommend improvements in production methods, standards, tooling, equipment, layout, procedures, product designs, and employee efficiency

Support the transition of products from development to volume production

Work with the design team in response to manufacturing problems, parts obsolescence, and minor requirement changes

Prepare and maintain documentation required to ensure efficient production

Participate in design reviews to conduct DFM and DFT recommendations with innovative and cost-effective solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Degree
• 2+ years of direct experience working in SMT or PCBA process engineering desired.
• Hands on experience with optimizing SMT pick and place, reflow oven, conformal coating, or through hole soldering systems
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere.
• Benefits

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.