SMT/PCBA Technician — High-Impact, High-Mix Manufacturing

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 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.