Process Technician

Rocket-Ems; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, &

Paid time off

Career growth in electronics

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking a Process Technician to support and improve PCB assembly production. You will work with engineers, operators, and quality teams to monitor processes, resolve issues on the floor, and drive continuous improvements in SMT and through-hole manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in electronics manufacturing, hands-on experience with SMT, reflow, wave solder, and IPC standards, and a knack for data analysis and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in electronics manufacturing or process support.
• Familiar with SMT, through-hole, reflow, and soldering.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret process documentation before production.
• Set up and monitor SMT, through-hole, and supporting processes.
• Perform first article verification and release to production.
• Troubleshoot soldering, placement, reflow, wave solder, and selective solder.
• Support engineers in process development and NPI activities.
• Collect data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Train operators and document process changes.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on yield and cost.

Skills

PCB assembly

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 cert

Job description

As a Process Technician at Rocket EMS, you will be responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, efficient, and repeatable PCB assembly production. You'll work closely with engineers, operators, and quality teams to monitor processes, resolve issues on the production floor, and drive continuous improvements. This role requires strong technical knowledge of electronics manufacturing, problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with SMT and through-hole processes.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret process documentation (MPIs, ECOs, deviations, customer specifications) prior to production.

Set up, monitor, and adjust SMT, through-hole, and supporting processes to ensure compliance with IPC standards and customer requirements.

Perform first article verification and validate new builds before releasing to production.

Troubleshoot process-related issues, including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow, wave solder, and selective solder.

Support engineers in process development, validation, and NPI activities.

Collect and analyze process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.

Ensure compliance with ESD, MSD, safety, and housekeeping standards across all work areas.

Train and mentor operators on correct process execution and best practices.

Document process changes, generate pass-downs, and elevate unresolved issues to engineering or quality management.

Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on yield, throughput, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required).

Associate's degree or technical certification in electronics/manufacturing preferred.

Experience

2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or process support within a contract manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with SMT, through-hole, reflow, and soldering processes.

IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.

Skills

Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).

Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and technical instructions.

Proficient in data collection and basic statistical analysis.

Hands-on troubleshooting skills with soldering, inspection, and assembly equipment.

Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work across production, quality, and engineering.

Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly identify process deviations.

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities in advanced electronics manufacturing

Schedule

• 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday
• Overtime and weekends as needed

Pay Range

$25 - $30 USD

Compliance

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.

ITAR/EAR Compliance

Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-controlled laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.