Introduction

As a Manufacturing Engineer PCBA, you are responsible for translating PCB designs into stable, scalable, and efficient PCBA manufacturing processes. You play a role in bringing electronic products from prototype stage to full-scale production while ensuring the highest standards in quality, process stability, and manufacturing efficiency.

What are you going to do 

  • Translate PCB designs and BOMs into manufacturable PCBA production processes.
  • Create, manage, and optimize machine programs and job files for SMT and THT production lines.
  • Optimize machine settings to maximize quality, stability, and production throughput.
  • Support new product introductions and guide the transition from prototype to serial manufacturing.
  • Troubleshoot technical production issues and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Analyze production and process data to drive quality and efficiency improvements.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams on manufacturability and process optimization.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within PCBA manufacturing operations.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent technical background in Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong affinity with electronics manufacturing and PCBA production technologies.
  • Experience with SMT and THT manufacturing processes.
  • Comfortable working with advanced automated production systems and machinery.
  • Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.

What we offer 

Working through Brunel means having the security of a permanent contract while gaining access to exciting opportunities within high-tech manufacturing environments. We offer excellent primary and secondary employment conditions, including:

  • Discount on pension contributions and various insurance packages.
  • Flexible benefits budget.
  • 26 vacation days with the option to purchase additional leave.
  • Competitive salary up to €6,500 gross per month (depending on experience).
  • Bonus opportunities.
  • Discounts on cultural and sports activities.


About Brunel


Brunel connects highly skilled professionals with challenging opportunities in innovative industries. You will work in an open, professional, and dynamic environment where initiative and technical expertise are valued. Brunel supports your growth through coaching, training, and long-term career development, giving you the opportunity to further expand your expertise within high-tech engineering and manufacturing.

Closing: 12 June 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!