(Entry Level) Production Technician - PCBA

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

Shuttle service Seattle ↔ Redmond

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking an entry-level Production Technician - PCBA to assemble PCB boards using SMT, reflow, paste printing, and inspection. You'll support testing and documentation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1+ year hands-on experience; preferred are 2+ years in high-volume manufacturing, ability to read drawings, and soldering certification. The role offers comprehensive benefits and potential career growth.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of hands-on work experience or vocational training/cert.
• Soldering proficiency including IPC and/or J-STD certification.
• Experience reading layout drawings, schematics and parts lists.

Responsibilities

• Operate PCB assembly machines to manufacture circuit boards, such as SMT placement, reflow, paste printing, conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, coating, optical, and x-ray inspection.
• Run thermal and functional testing of electronic hardware, including setup, instrumentation, test execution, teardown, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained and calibrated through scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Manage schedule priorities and independently execute work to meet company deliverables.
• Thoroughly document failure modes and use data to improve quality.
• Component kitting and measurement.

Skills

Reading drawings

Soldering IPC/J-STD

Testing setup

Process troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

(ENTRY LEVEL) PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - PCBA

At the company, we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of our potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class technicians to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate PCB assembly machines to manufacture circuit boards, such as: SMT placement, reflow, paste printing, conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, coating, optical, and x-ray inspection.
• Run thermal and functional testing of electronic hardware, including setup, instrumentation, test execution, teardown, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained and calibrated through scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Manage schedule priorities and independently execute work to meet company deliverables.
• Thoroughly document failure modes and use data to improve quality.
• Component kitting and measurement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of hands-on work experience or vocational training/cert.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Proficient in using a PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office suite, ERP, and related programs.
• Soldering proficiency including IPC and/or J-STD certification.
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the the company Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s Affianative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail]*.*