PCB Sourcing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of supplier development and procurement for:

• PCB production equipment

• Spare parts and consumables

• Evaluate suppliers' technical capabilities based on PCB manufacturing knowledge (e.g., drilling, imaging, plating, etching, solder mask, surface finishing)

• Monitor market trends for PCB equipment (e.g., exposure machines, drilling machines, testing machines) to inform sourcing strategies

• Lead technical negotiations and conduct cost analyses for:

• Equipment procurement

• Key materials such as copper foil and PP prepreg sheets

• Establish and manage a qualified supplier system with a focus on cost control and alternative sourcing solutions

Requirements

• Diploma or higher in:

• Electronic Materials

• Mechanical Automation

• Supply Chain Management

• Or a related field

• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience specifically in the PCB industry

• Expertise in at least one of the following areas:

• Technical specifications of PCB production equipment (e.g., electroless copper plating lines, laminators, AOI inspection machines)

• Raw material properties for special PCB processes (e.g., HDI, FPC, high-frequency boards)

• PCB processing cost structures and the impact of design factors (e.g., layer count, hole size, copper thickness) on pricing

• Familiarity with IPC standards and PCB quality systems (e.g., UL certification, ISO 9001)