Surface-Mount Production Technician, PCB Assembly
Job in
Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75086, USA
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
PDS Tech, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Electronics Technician, Production QC/QA, Electronics Assembler, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
From the first stencil wipe to the last AOI pass, you keep our SMT line humming. You’ll stage feeders and reels per the BOM, dial in print and placement parameters, run boards through reflow, and verify quality with sharp eyes and steady hands. When small issues pop up, you troubleshoot; when larger ones arise, you escalate fast—always with safety, ESD controls, and traceability top of mind.
Candidates with experience in SMT, electronics assembly, PCB assembly, PCB inspection, AOI inspection, soldering, testing, repair, or electronics manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
What you'll handle
Operate and support SMT equipment and PCB assembly processes end-to-end.
Load, verify, and replenish components, feeders, reels, and trays per work instructions and BOMs.Visually inspect PCBAs to catch missing parts, polarity errors, solder defects, and placement concerns.
Follow routers, work instructions, engineering docs, and quality procedures without exception.
Set up solder paste printing and stencil tooling; assist with machine setup and changeovers.
Provide production line support and basic troubleshooting; escalate issues when needed.
Support AOI, X-Ray/AXI, inspection, test, and rework activities as assigned.
Complete production documentation accurately and maintain full traceability.
Comply with ESD, safety, and manufacturing standards; contribute to 5S and continuous improvement.
Must-have qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
1+ year of experience in at least one of the following: SMT manufacturing; electronics assembly; PCB assembly; PCB inspection; electronic testing; electronics repair; AOI inspection; or manufacturing production.
Able to read work instructions, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Comfortable in a manufacturing environment and able to stand for extended periods.
Preferred background
Hands-on SMT machine operation, including pick-and-place and feeder setup/loading.
AOI inspection, SPI, stencil setup, solder paste printing, and reflow oven experience.
X-Ray/AXI inspection and microscope soldering proficiency.
PCB rework capability.
Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 standards.
SMT programming experience.
Physical requirements
Standing for extended durations.
Lifting and moving materials as needed.
Ability to work with and around manufacturing chemicals.
Comfort working under a microscope when required.
Meets visual acuity and color vision requirements.
Technical strengths
Equipment troubleshooting
Mechanical troubleshooting skills
Material handling experienceCNC machine setup and changeover
Blueprint reading
Machines and technologies you’ll useCNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
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