Planning Engineer

About Us
Winonics is a trusted leader in advanced PCB manufacturing, built on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our culture empowers every team member to contribute, learn, and grow in a supportive, hands-on environment. We're committed to quality, precision, and the success of every individual who helps drive our mission forward.

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Planning Engineer to develop accurate and efficient manufacturing plans for printed circuit boards (PCBs). In this role, you'll interpret customer drawings and specifications, collaborate with CAM, engineering, and production teams, and ensure all jobs are properly planned, documented, and released for manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Use ProCim software (or equivalent) to plan jobs accurately, including work order creation and scheduling
• Review customer drawings, purchase orders, and specifications; extract and interpret manufacturing requirements; communicate directly with customers as needed
• Assemble and validate all manufacturing data (stack-ups, materials, layer counts, drill data, etc.)
• Plan and support rigid, flex, and rigid-flex board jobs, including multi-layer, HDI, and sequential lamination
• Generate travelers, work instructions, and shop floor documentation per company standards
• Verify tooling prints, clearances, and mechanical features prior to production
• Identify and communicate discrepancies in customer documentation to sales, customers, or internal stakeholders
• Apply relevant IPC standards (e.g. IPC-6012) in planning decisions
• Coordinate with CAM, engineering, quality, and production teams to validate manufacturability
• Support expedited/rush orders and adjust plans dynamically as required
• Maintain revision control for customer data, drawings, and specifications
• Monitor job progress, escalate delays or issues, and provide corrective planning feedback
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes and documentation
• Willingness to be cross-trained in other areas

Job Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the PCB industry, ideally in planning or process engineering
• Proficiency with planning, CAM, or ERP systems (ProCim or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex mechanical and PCB drawings
• Experience with rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCBs
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-6012, /S space addendum, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, etc.)
• Experience working with Mil Spec, ANSI, ASME or related specifications
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to resolve discrepancies
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, or Manufacturing Technology
• Prior experience in planning or process engineering roles within PCB manufacturing
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $36 - $44 (based on experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills)
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
• Life, accidental death, and disability insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

ITAR Compliance Notice
This position requires compliance with ITAR. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Equal Opportunity Employer
Winonics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

All employment offers at Winonics are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Winonics is a drug-free workplace and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding background investigations and substance testing.