# Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer **Company**: Synopsys **Location**: Sunnyvale **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $162,000 - $243,000 **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Ticker**: SNPS **Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2303478 **Apply**: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/sunnyvale/sr-manufacturing-process-engineer/44408/94068174480 **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_38b41e59-b22 ## Description We Are: At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. You Are: You are a highly experienced and innovative manufacturing engineer, passionate about transforming complex ideas into reliable, scalable, and efficient products. With at least seven years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, you bring deep expertise in PCBA and electromechanical system assembly. Your background spans EDA Systems hardware, semiconductor test equipment, or similar high-reliability electronic systems, and you excel at leading complex NPIs from inception through mass production. What You’ll Be Doing: - Own and lead the establishment and industrialization of manufacturing processes for Synopsys HAV hardware products, ensuring quality and timely delivery. - Act as the technical lead for PCBA and electromechanical assembly, overseeing NPI and sustaining activities including final assembly, test, and pack out. - Define, document, and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes, including assembly tools, aids, and standards for complex electronic products. - Drive DFx (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFS/DFR) reviews with R&D, test, and quality engineering teams and EMS partners to resolve issues and improve manufacturability. - Champion process efficiency improvements, workflow optimization, staffing, training, equipment, and network requirements with EMS partners. - Lead advanced troubleshooting of manufacturing defects and reliability concerns, establishing root causes and corrective actions to ensure robust production. - Develop and qualify manufacturing processes for high-complexity PCBA, including SMT/THT, high-layer-count boards, fine-pitch BGAs, and power electronics. - Architect and optimize electromechanical final assembly, test, and pack out (FATP) processes for EDA HAV systems, including automation and advanced tooling. - Manage supplier and EMS engagement, establish and improve product time standards, driving cost reduction, yield enhancement, and timely project deliverables. - Support new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp, identifying risks and leading manufacturing readiness assessments. - Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers, influence product and manufacturing strategy, and act as a trusted advisor across teams. The Impact You Will Have: - Accelerate time-to-market for new Synopsys HAV hardware products through efficient NPI and process industrialization. - Enable reliable, repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing of advanced electronic assemblies. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance yield, reduce defects, and improve product quality and customer satisfaction. - Facilitate seamless transitions from design to mass production, collaborating with EMS partners for optimal outcomes. - Support Synopsys’ industry leadership by fostering cross-functional innovation and technical excellence. - Ensure compliance with industry standards, driving robust process documentation and operator certification for EMS engineers. - Influence the future of manufacturing strategy through technical judgment and strong collaboration with engineering and leadership teams. What You’ll Need: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline. - 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with deep expertise in PCBA and electromechanical system assembly. - Proven track record leading complex NPIs and transitioning products from development to high-volume manufacturing. - Strong background in networking hardware, test equipment, or high-reliability electronic systems. - Hands-on experience with troubleshooting manufacturing and reliability issues at both PCBA and system levels. - Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, automation, quality assurance, and cost optimization techniques. - Experience working with global EMS and system integration partners. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to influence across disciplines and leadership levels. - Willingness and ability to travel up to 35% as needed. - Preferred: Lean Six Sigma certification, knowledge of IPC/ISO standards, experience with optoelectronics, and background in EDA, telecom, semiconductor, or industrial systems. Who You Are: - Innovative and solutions-oriented, with a keen eye for detail and passion for continuous improvement. - Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional, multicultural environments. - Exceptional communicator, able to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. - Self-motivated, accountable, and proactive in driving results and tackling challenges. - Adaptable and resilient, comfortable navigating change and ambiguity. - Committed to automation, documentation, ergonomics, and scalable manufacturing solutions. The Team You’ll Be A Part Of: You will join a highly collaborative and innovative Operations engineering team at Synopsys, focused on designing, developing, and industrializing advanced HAV hardware products. The team works closely with R&D, supply chain operations, and EMS partners, driving cross-functional solutions and continuous improvement. Together, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the manufacturing strategy and delivering high-performance products that power the next generation of intelligent systems. Rewards and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process. ## Skills ### Required - PCBA - Electromechanical System Assembly - EDA Systems Hardware - Semiconductor Test Equipment - High-Reliability Electronic Systems - Manufacturing Engineering - Lean Six Sigma - IPC/ISO Standards - Optoelectronics - EDA - Telecom - Semiconductor - Industrial Systems