SMT PCBA Technician

About the Position

SMT PCBA Technician

San Francisco, CA

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Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. We are transforming the physical world by creating Physical AI-real-world robots for industries like food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, making complex physical operations more reliable, scalable, and productive.

Join us if you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

We Offer

• Competitive base salary range: $71,000-$89,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options.
• 401(k) plan.
• Equity awards.
• Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan.
• Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday.

About the Company

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.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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