The Manufacturing Process Engineer – Electronic Assembly / PCBA develops, validates, sustains, and continuously improves electronic assembly processes at Honeywell’s Northford, CT USA factory. The role owns automation and manual process performance from new product introduction through mature production, with emphasis on safety, quality, first-pass yield, equipment reliability, cost, and on-time delivery. The engineer works across Operations, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and external partners to deliver repeatable, data-driven processes that can be understood and applied globally.
You will report directly to our Sr Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Northford, CT location on 100% on-site work schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and improve automated and manual electronic assembly processes including through-hole insertion, selective or wave soldering, hand soldering, cleaning, conformal coating, depaneling, electronics assembly, mechanical assembly, inspection, and rework.
- Develop and maintain process specifications, equipment recipes, setup sheets, control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, visual standards, and training materials.
- Support NPI builds and product transfers; lead DfM/DfA/DfT reviews, tooling readiness, process validation, capability studies, first-article activities, and production release.
- Use SPC, DOE, capability analysis, defect Pareto analysis, and structured root-cause methods to improve FPY, OEE, throughput, changeover time, rework, scrap, and labor productivity.
- Troubleshoot process, material, design, programming, fixturing, soldering, test, inspection, automation, and equipment issues; implement verified corrective and preventive actions.
- Create or optimize equipment programs, component libraries, fixtures, tooling, test interfaces, inspection criteria, and error-proofing solutions.
- Implement and manage automated visual inspection systems capable of verifying both automated and manually assembled products reliably.
- Implement and maintain automation including robotics used to assemble and process final assemblies.
- Partner with Maintenance on preventive and predictive maintenance, calibration, equipment health, spare parts, obsolescence, and recovery plans.
- Ensure manufacturing controls support applicable product, quality, ESD, moisture-sensitive device, safety, environmental, and customer requirements.
- Partner with design engineering and suppliers to resolve manufacturability, component, material, testability, and process risks before and after release.
- Lead Lean / Six Sigma improvements and capital projects; define requirements, evaluate suppliers, qualify equipment, and manage technical risk, schedule, cost, and benefits.
- Use MES, test, inspection, and equipment data to strengthen traceability, process monitoring, standard work, and real-time performance visibility.
- Train and mentor engineers, technicians, and operators; strengthen practical troubleshooting capability and support documented skills matrices.
- Communicate results through concise technical reports, project reviews, risk escalations, and engineering change-control processes; provide occasional off-shift support based on production needs.
You Must Have:
- 5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience, including direct responsibility for electronic assembly or PCBA processes in a production environment.
- Hands-on knowledge of SMT and related electronic assembly, soldering, inspection, test, automation, and defect-analysis methods.
- Working knowledge of statistical process control, process capability, designed experiments, measurement systems, PFMEA, and structured problem solving.
- Experience developing manufacturing documentation and supporting NPI, process validation, equipment qualification, and engineering change control.
- Ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly in English.
- Ability to safely work in a manufacturing environment and travel up to 25%, including international travel when required.
We Value:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Advanced knowledge of IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria and IPC J-STD-001 soldering process requirements; current IPC certification is preferred.
- Knowledge of IPC-7711/7721 rework and repair practices, J-STD-020/033 moisture-sensitivity controls, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 or IEC 61340-5-1 ESD controls.
- Experience with assembly automation including Fanuc or similar robotics programming and maintenance.
- Experience with automated visual inspection including Cognex, Keyence, and similar systems.
- Proficiency with control plans, 8D, DMAIC, DOE, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, and statistical or data-analysis software.
- Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification and demonstrated continuous-improvement results.
- Experience with MES, equipment connectivity, traceability, SAP or another ERP/MRP system, and automated manufacturing data collection.
- Experience specifying, installing, qualifying, or transferring electronic assembly equipment, tooling, fixtures, test systems, robotics, and automation.
- Project management capability including scope, schedule, risk, capital justification, supplier management, and benefit validation.
- Experience in high-reliability, regulated, industrial, life-safety, aerospace, or other complex electronics manufacturing environments.
- Analytical, curious, and disciplined in converting production data into practical actions.
- Hands-on and comfortable working at the manufacturing line while maintaining strong documentation and change control.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and able to influence across sites and functions without direct authority.
- Proactive, accountable, and able to balance urgent production support with long-term process improvement.
The salary range for this position is $103,000 to $128,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
About Honeywell Technologies:
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
The Business Unit
Honeywell Technologies Building Automation helps create smarter, safer, and more efficient buildings. Our solutions span fire and life safety, security, energy management, building controls, and connected services that help customers improve operational performance and enhance occupant experiences. From hospitals and airports to schools, data centers, and commercial buildings, we help organizations operate with greater confidence and efficiency.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more ()
Benefits of Working for Honeywell:
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: September 24, 2026