Process Technician: PCB Assembly & Process Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV seeks a Process Technician to support and improve PCB assembly processes. You will work with engineering, production, and quality teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and implement improvements for high-quality, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing.

The role requires technical aptitude and the ability to follow manufacturing documentation. Relevant technical degree or manufacturing experience is preferred, with 2+ years in electronics manufacturing as a plus.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet at least one of the specified education options.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret MPIs, ECOs, deviations, drawings, and customer specifications before production.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust SMT, through-hole, and related processes to IPC standards.
• Assist with first article verification and new-build validation before production release.
• Troubleshoot solder paste printing, placement, reflow, wave soldering, and related operations.
• Support process development, validation, and NPI activities with engineers.
• Collect and analyze process data to identify trends and root causes.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, MSD, safety, and housekeeping requirements.
• Train and mentor operators on work instructions and process requirements.
• Document issues and changes, prepare shift handoffs, escalate concerns to engineering/quality.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Data entry

Data analysis

Teamwork

Attention to detail

PCB processes learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, electronics, industrial technology, or related field

Associate’s degree in a related technical field plus 3+ years of manufacturing experience

High school diploma or equivalent plus 5+ years of manufacturing experience

Job description

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV seeks a Process Technician to support and improve PCB assembly processes. You will work with engineering, production, and quality teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and implement improvements for high-quality, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing.

The role requires technical aptitude and the ability to follow manufacturing documentation. Relevant technical degree or manufacturing experience is preferred, with 2+ years in electronics manufacturing as a plus.