Process Technician: PCB Assembly & Process Improvement

Rocket-Ems; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

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

The role requires hands‑on experience with electronics manufacturing, strong problem‑solving skills, and knowledge of IPC standards. The position offers a Monday–Friday, 8‑hour shift with potential overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in electronics/manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years in electronics manufacturing or process support, contract manufacturing environment helpful.
• Familiarity with SMT, through‑hole, reflow, and soldering processes.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret process documentation prior to production.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust SMT and through‑hole processes to IPC standards and customer requirements.
• Perform first article verification and validate new builds before release to production.
• Troubleshoot soldering, printing, placement, reflow, wave solder, and selective solder processes.
• Support engineers in process development, validation, and NPI activities.
• Collect and analyze process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, MSD, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Train and mentor operators on correct process execution and best practices.
• Document process changes, generate pass-downs, and escalate unresolved issues to engineering/quality.
• Participate in CI projects focused on yield, throughput, and cost reduction.

Skills

SMT & through‑hole

Soldering troubleshooting

Data collection & analysis

Reading assembly drawings & BOMs

IPC workmanship standards

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification in electronics/manufacturing

IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification

Job description

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

The role requires hands‑on experience with electronics manufacturing, strong problem‑solving skills, and knowledge of IPC standards. The position offers a Monday–Friday, 8‑hour shift with potential overtime and weekends.