About the Role
Atoms is building Physical AI robots for industries like food, mining, and transport to make physical operations more reliable, scalable, and productive. This role involves hands-on operation and maintenance of SMT/PCBA equipment to support NPI builds and mass production in a high-mix environment.
Responsibilities
- Program, set up, and operate SMT/PCBA equipment including solder paste printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, and X-ray.
- Perform line changeovers and support NPI builds and mass production runs.
- Verify component placement, orientation, and solder quality.
- Perform first article inspection and document results.
- Identify, document, and report defects and process deviations.
- Collaborate with process and manufacturing engineers on DFM and process improvements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following ESD and MSD 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 certification preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-mix, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
Skills
- SMT/PCBA equipment operation
- Solder paste printing
- Pick-and-place machine operation
- Reflow oven operation
- AOI and X-ray inspection
- First article inspection
- DFM feedback
- ESD and MSD handling
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ years of hands-on SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $71,000 - $89,000 per year
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
- 401(k)
- Equity awards
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Sick Time
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
- Team lunch in SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday
About the Company
- Atoms builds Physical AI robots for industries that move civilization forward.
- The company focuses on deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate.
