Process Engineer Staff - Regional Hand Solder & Rework SME
Plexus · Neenah, WI
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $98k–$162k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at Plexus (industrial) in Neenah, WI. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- SPC, Robotics, Tooling
- Base pay
- $98k–$162k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $92k–$107k. This one lists $98k–$162k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 17 process engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 16 other live process postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- About 38% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $82k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- FMEA 41%
- Root cause 35%
- ✓ New product launch 29%
- Six Sigma 24%
- ✓ SPC 24%
- Lean 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Plexus
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Plexus in Neenah
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Full description from PlexusAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree with 6 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Other
Qualifications
- ✓A Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Hand Solder & Rework of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA’s)
- ✓Knowledge of, and expertise in, IPC-7711/7721, IPC J-STD-001 (with Space/Military Addendum), & IPC-A-610
- ✓Understanding of the behavioral differences between leaded (e.g., Sn63/Pb37) and lead-free alloys (e.g., SAC305), intermetallic compound (IMC) layer growth, and flux chemistry
- ✓Demonstrated ability to define the standards, select & qualify advanced tooling & equipment, and architect rework processes for high-reliability PCBA’s
- ✓Expert capability in manual reworking of complex surface-mount technology (SMT) & Pin Through Hole (PTH) including micro-size & complex components (e.g., 0201, 01005 passives, QFNs, as well as high-I/O count BGA’s & micro BGA’s)
- ✓Knowledge of, and experience with, semi-automated, robotic, & laser soldering processes & equipment
- ✓Expertise in non-destructive, complex repairs including trace/pad repair, laminate damage repair, & jumper wire additions
- ✓Intermediate Computer Skills
- ✓Strong Decision Making & Problem Solving Skills
- ✓Strong Verbal & Written Communications Skills
- ✓Strong Analytical & statistical analysis Skills; including SPC Software Skills
- ✓Ability to develop good working relationships with team members and customers
Travel
Requirements
- ✓25% or less.
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.
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About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.
When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.
With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.
As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.
Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com . Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure
Key Job Accountabilities
- •Regarded as a "go to" technical specialist, leader and mentor within their Manufacturing discipline; and/or regarded as a cross-discipline leader and mentor for product / process development, process improvement or troubleshooting within site/ region, as it applies to their role.
- •Serves as a technical and/or project team lead providing technical guidance/ training, controlling scope, schedule, budget and ensuring overall technical success on small to mid-size Plexus Manufacturing Processes, as it applies to their role.
- •Leads continuous improvement activities associated with their engineering discipline and/or project-level tools or processes, as it applies to their role.
- •Provides customer service leadership in project technical discussions, business continuity and new proposal creation.