SMT PCBA Technician

Atoms•San Francisco, CA

9h•$71,000 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. We are developing Physical AI— real-world robots for industries such as 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 role involves deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We deploy robots into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale. We are looking for individuals who want to work on hard problems with real-world impact.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of hands-on SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience preferred.
Familiarity with Juki and/or Hanwha (Samsung) equipment strongly preferred.

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.