Validation engineer Jobs in Richardson, TX

Job Title: Process EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer with expertise in electronics manufacturing processes. The role involves developing, validating, maintaining, and optimizing backend manufacturing processes to ensure high quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, maintain, and optimize backend manufacturing processes including Conformal Coating, Dispensing, Potting, UV/Thermal Curing, Mechanical Assembly, Box Build, Torque-Controlled Assembly, Press-Fit, Depaneling/Route, Labeling/Marking, and Packaging.
• Define and control process parameters, recipes, sequences, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop assembly methods, workstation requirements, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing sequences.
• Troubleshoot backend manufacturing defects and process-related production issues.
• Improve quality, productivity, ergonomics, cycle time, scrap, and rework.
• Develop and optimize coating programs, spray paths, masking methods, coating thickness, and curing parameters.
• Support dispensing and potting process development, material handling, mixing, application, and curing requirements.
• Troubleshoot coating, dispensing, adhesion, curing, and material-related defects.
• Support prototype builds, NPI activities, pilot builds, and production launches.
• Review product designs and provide Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) recommendations.
• Develop process flows, work instructions, tooling requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, process qualification, and production readiness reviews.
• Work with Maintenance Engineering on equipment-related issues while maintaining ownership of process parameters and manufacturing requirements.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, backend manufacturing, mechanical assembly, process engineering, or related manufacturing engineering activities.
• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience developing and validating manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of torque, mechanical assembly, adhesives, coatings, dispensing, curing, PFMEA, Control Plan, root-cause analysis, and process validation.
• IPC 610 certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Conformal Coating, Assembly, Box Build, Dispensing, Potting, or related processes preferred.
• EMS experience strongly preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• CAD experience preferred.

Work Environment

This role operates within an SMT electronics manufacturing environment, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency. It involves working with advanced technologies and equipment to support production and engineering activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plano,TX.