Associate PCB Production Technician

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At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers.

We are looking for an Associate PCB Production Technician to support our SJE Rhombus brand. This role will work out of our New Hope, MN location.

Our SJE Rhombus brand is a leading provider of custom circuit board design, firmware and software development, sourcing and inventory solutions, as well as printed circuit board (PCB) assembly. Check us out at  or !

As our Associate Production Technician, your primary role will be to accurately and efficiently perform the programming, setup, assembly, and quality inspection of circuit board assemblies at the surface mount level using specified automated and manual equipment. You will program pick and place, AOI (Automated Optical Inspection), and other SMT (Surface Mount Technology) related equipment for new assemblies using CAD and BOM information and optimize set-up for efficiency and quality.

You will monitor SMT machines to ensure they are operating correctly. You will create part/packages using component data sheets and measurement tools. You will perform daily and weekly maintenance per machine specifications as well as troubleshooting and correcting machine issues as they occur.

• Have experience operating embedded industry machines, including SMT, AOI, etc.
• Have experience with soldering and assembly of circuit boards
• Be consistent and possess attention to detail skills
• Be self-motivated and willing to learn new skills and processes
• Have experience with tracking and reporting on quality and production metrics

A High School degree or GED and 3-5 years of experience are required.

• What are the hours? Monday – Friday day shift hours.
• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What is the starting wage? The starting wage for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour.
• What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package!
• What is my commute? Plug this address into Google Maps: 9307 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN 55428.

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working—you’re building a legacy!

Learn more and apply on-line at  SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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