PCB/PCBA Specialist

Circuit Check Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Job summary

Circuit Check Inc. in Maple Grove, Minnesota, seeks a PCB/PCBA Specialist to hand-solder components on printed circuit boards. Responsibilities include inspecting solder joints, recording deviations, and maintaining quality in electronic assemblies. Applicants should have a high school diploma, IPC certification, and 1+ years' experience in hand soldering. The compensation ranges from $18.00 to $24.00 per hour, with additional benefits like medical coverage and a 401(k) plan. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in hand soldering electronic components.
• Ability to maintain a full-time schedule.
• Proven ability working with precision and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Hand-solder through-hole and surface-mount components onto PCBs.
• Inspect solder joints for quality and correct defects.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of intellectual property.

Skills

Hand soldering

Reading and interpreting schematics

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IPC-610 or J-STD-001 certification

Tools

Soldering irons

Microscopes

Job description

Position Summary

The PCB/PCBA Specialist is responsible for hand-soldering through-hole and surface‑mount components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs), ensuring high‑quality workmanship in the production of electronic assemblies.

This position reports to the Load and Wire Supervisor and, according to the FLSA, is classified as non‑exempt.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, and work instructions
• Inspect solder joints for quality and correct any defects
• Record all deviations and modifications from the original design
• Identify and report assembly or part defects to supervisors or quality control
• Trim component leads and clean boards with strong attention to detail and hand‑eye coordination
• Maintain confidentiality and security of intellectual property (CUI‑ITAR, Prototype)

What You Bring To The Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Ability to maintain a full-time schedule
• High school diploma or equivalent
• IPC-610 or J-STD-001 certification
• 1+ years of experience in hand soldering electronic components (through-hole/surface mount) with precision and consistency
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings to accurately place components
• Proven ability working with tools such as soldering irons, cutters, magnifiers, and microscopes
• Thorough understanding and adherence to safety and ESD procedures

Preferred

• Experience in a mid- to high-volume electronics manufacturing environment
• Ability to learn specialized machines

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended lengths of time; bend, reach, stoop, and twist as required
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs
• May involve repetitive tasks and extended periods of concentration
• Ability to use a microscope for prolonged periods of time
• Requires good vision, including color, peripheral, and depth perception; must have excellent natural or corrected vision

Working Environment

• Being present at work is critical to the success of this role
• Indoor climate controlled
• Works around equipment with moving mechanical parts
• Regular exposure to manufacturing areas that may entail exposure to dirt, dust, noise, machine chemicals, fumes, and other attributes common to this environment

Compensation and Benefits

Individual base pay is based on various factors, including work location, relevant experience, and job duties. For this role, the current base pay range for new hires is $18.00 – $24.00 per hour, and the position is eligible for performance-based quarterly profit sharing.

Base pay is just one element of total compensation. Employees are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match up to 6% of your contributions.

Paid time off includes vacation, sick time, and eight paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Circuit Check, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on identity, race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record, or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Because Circuit Check is a federal contractor, we participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Application Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B status).