SMT PCBA Technician

ATOMS Careers page; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

401(k)

Equity

Sick Time & Paid Holidays

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Team lunch in SF office

Job summary

Atoms is seeking a hands-on SMT/PCBA technician to join our SF manufacturing team. You will program, set up, and operate SMT and PCBA equipment, supporting both NPI builds and high-mix mass production in a fast-paced environment.

You will verify component placement and solder quality, perform first article inspections, document results, and report defects. Collaboration with engineers on DFM and process improvements is expected, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of hands-on SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Juki and/or Hanwha (Samsung) equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and IPC standards (IPC-A-610 preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to quality.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-mix, team-oriented manufacturing environment with frequent changeovers.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate SMT/PCBA equipment across the line, including solder paste printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, and X-ray.
• Perform line changeovers and support both NPI builds and mass production runs in a high-mix environment.
• Verify correct component placement, orientation, and solder quality throughout production.
• Perform first article inspection and document results.
• Identify, document, and report defects and process deviations — missing components, misalignment, solder defects, and similar issues.
• Collaborate with process and manufacturing engineers, providing feedback on DFM and process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow standard ESD, MSD and handling practices.

Skills

SMT/PCBA experience

Juki equipment familiarity

Hanwha equipment familiarity

IPC standards (IPC-A-610)

Attention to detail

Quality-focused

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Juki equipment

Hanwha equipment

Job description

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

What you’ll do

• Program, set up, and operate SMT/PCBA equipment across the line, including solder paste printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, and X-ray.


• Perform line changeovers and support both NPI builds and mass production runs in a high-mix environment.


• Verify correct component placement, orientation, and solder quality throughout production.


• Perform first article inspection and document results.


• Identify, document, and report defects and process deviations — missing components, misalignment, solder defects, and similar issues.


• Collaborate with process and manufacturing engineers, providing feedback on DFM and process improvements.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow standard ESD, MSD and handling practices.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 1+ years of hands-on SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience preferred.


• Familiarity with Juki and/or Hanwha (Samsung) equipment strongly preferred.


• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and IPC standards (IPC-A-610 preferred).


• Strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to quality.


• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-mix, team-oriented manufacturing environment with frequent changeovers.

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our San Francisco office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office‑based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $71,000-$89,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options


• 401(k)


• Equity


• Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays


• Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.