PCB Operations Engineer

PCB Operations Engineer (Teradyne, Costa Rica)

Date: Oct 28, 2026

Location

Alajuela, CR

Company:

Teradyne

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

The PCB Design Operations Engineer works alongside the PCB Design Services to ensure accurate engineering releases, controlled technical documentation, effective manufacturing support, and reliable coordination with internal teams and suppliers. The position begins with ownership of essential PCB Design operations processes and progressively expands into workflow optimization, data analysis, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will collaborate with PCB Designers, Hardware Engineers, manufacturing engineers, suppliers, project managers and planners. You will help ensure that fabrication, assembly, and engineering data are complete, current, and available when required. You will also use operational data and stakeholder feedback to identify recurring issues, improve processes, and reduce administrative errors.

The role is expected to develop from structured PCB Design operations support into increasingly independent ownership of process-analysis and factory-support assignments. This progression is consistent with a developing professional role that modifies processes and methods within established guidelines.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate PCB design releases and review fabrication, assembly, and engineering data packages for completeness.
• Maintain revision histories, engineering records, procedures, work instructions, and controlled technical documentation.
• Support engineering change control and configuration-management activities.
• Coordinate the delivery of current design data and supporting documentation to manufacturing teams and suppliers.
• Respond to technical and process questions related to PCB release data, documentation, and workflows.
• Maintain PCB Design SharePoint sites, databases, trackers, reports, and knowledge repositories.
• Monitor project deliverables, action items, workflow performance, and operational metrics.
• Analyze process data to identify delays, errors, rework, and opportunities for standardization or automation.
• Investigate recurring workflow and manufacturing-support issues, document root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead or support continuous-improvement initiatives involving PCB Design, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and program teams.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, training materials, and knowledge-transfer documentation.
• Facilitate process reviews, approval workflows, and implementation of approved improvements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes and communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and drive. Our dedication to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us on this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

Minimum job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting engineering operations, PCB design, electronics manufacturing, technical documentation, or process coordination.
• Understanding of engineering release, revision-control, configuration-management, or document-control practices.
• Ability to analyze workflow data, investigate operational issues, and translate findings into practical improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience with PCB fabrication or assembly documentation, ECAD environments, process mapping, root-cause analysis, or continuous-improvement methods is preferred.
• Experience creating procedures, work instructions, reports, dashboards, or technical training materials is preferred.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following behavioral traits:

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration and client engagements. Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and English.
• Strong organization, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detailed Oriented

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship OR relocation assistance.

Benefits

• Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.

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