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Process Technician

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Job Location : San Jose,CA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-14T01:05:50Z

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Summary:

The Process Technician will be a primary contributor to the SMT line, AXI and process engineering for PCB Assembly. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the printed circuit board assembly to ensure a high-quality product is delivered. A successful candidate will be a resourceful problem solver who is able to work around technical obstacles and implement practical solutions. The Process Technician is a core member of the Operations team and works with that team to realize world-class manufacturing systems and processes.

Job Responsibilities:

  • 1st level of responder to support for PCBA production
  • Contributes to the design and fabrication of stencils, tooling and fixtures.
  • Inspect, validate, and sign off on the setup per First Article Setup (Printer, Reflow oven).
  • Inspect the first board from the stencil printer. Check for solder release, solder bridges, process anomaly using SPI station.
  • Inspect the first board out of the oven. Inspect two or three boards afterwards and sign off First Article report. Check for solderability, voids, and other visual defects in x-ray if needed.
  • Provide training to operators regarding any new processes and/or deficiencies in the process.
  • Support Production and answer Technical Inquiry from the production floor
  • Provide training and support to manufacturing personnel to improve overall capabilities and knowledge
  • Setup solder paste printer for production line
  • Perform X-Ray inspection.
  • Support all technical issues from SMT, AXI and Engineering
  • Escalate to Supervisor when unable to resolve issues
  • Manage tooling log, receive in and validate tooling
  • Analyze data to identify and resolve systemic process and performance issues
  • Willing to learn and take on other tasks as necessary

Job Requirement:

  • 5+ years of experience in printed circuit board assembly
  • Working knowledge of all aspects of the PCBA process, including:
  • Hands-on experience of Screen Printer Programming
  • Hands-on experience Solder Paste Inspection Programming
  • Hands-on experience with X-Ray inspection
  • Hands-on experience of Reflow Profiling
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components
  • Participate in and support all ISO related activities (Work Instruction, Audit, Training, etc.)
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot and use analytical skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while managing multiple tasks
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with a focused execution of tasks
  • Good computer software skills and aptitude to learn new software
  • Attention to safety, quality, and performance
  • Self-Starter with a sense of self-reliance and a sense of urgency
  • Excellent work ethic with the understanding that excellence is a habit
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