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About the Role

The QC Technician is the final quality check for electronics before deployment. This hands-on role involves flashing firmware, running functional tests, and ensuring all boards are correctly programmed, traceable, and functional.

Responsibilities

Flash bootloaders, firmware, and configuration files onto PCBs and modules using programming fixtures, JTAG/SWD debuggers, USB/serial tools, and in-house scripts.
Confirm correct firmware version and configuration is loaded on every board, matched to the build order, and run batch flashing efficiently while keeping error rates near zero.
Run functional and power-on tests after flashing, following test procedures and checklists.
Visually inspect boards for physical defects such as damaged components, solder issues, bent pins, and connector damage.
Use multimeters, power supplies, and basic test equipment to check voltages and continuity.
Separate passing and failing units, and tag failures clearly for engineering review.
Write clear failure reports with symptoms, steps taken, and photos where useful.
Log serial numbers, firmware versions, test results, and failures in the tracking system or spreadsheets.
Label boards and keep inventory of programmed, tested, and failed units accurate.
Perform first-level troubleshooting on failed flashes and tests, escalating recurring or unexplained failures to engineers with sufficient detail.
Follow ESD-safe handling procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
Suggest improvements to procedures, fixtures, and scripts to reduce cycle time or errors.
Help keep work instructions and checklists up to date.
Support new product introductions and engineering builds when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfortable handling PCBs and small components with ESD-safe practices.
Basic use of a multimeter and bench power supply.
Comfortable on a Linux computer: running programs or scripts from instructions, using a command line at an intermediate level, and entering data accurately in spreadsheets or tracking tools.
Able to follow written procedures exactly and recognize when something doesn't match them.
Clear written and verbal communication for logging results and reporting failures.
Reliable, consistent, and comfortable with repetitive, high-volume work.
Bench work in a lab or production environment, standing or seated for long periods.
Ability to lift and move boxes and equipment up to 25 lb.
Close-up visual work with small components; magnification provided.
Use of ESD protective equipment required.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing
Test
Quality Control
PCB handling
ESD-safe practices
Multimeter use
Bench power supply use
Linux command line
Spreadsheet data entry
Tracking tool data entry
Written procedure adherence
Failure reporting
Inventory management
Troubleshooting
Process improvement
Work instruction updates
New product introduction support
Engineering build support
Automotive electronics (preferred)
Robotics electronics (preferred)
Heavy equipment electronics (preferred)
IPC-A-610 certification (preferred)
IPC J-STD-001 certification (preferred)
Microcontroller flashing (preferred)
Python scripting (preferred)
Shell scripting (preferred)
Oscilloscope use (preferred)
Logic analyzer use (preferred)
Serial terminal (UART, CAN) use (preferred)
Basic soldering (preferred)
Basic rework (preferred)
Test fixture operation (preferred)
Bed-of-nails tester operation (preferred)
Production test station operation (preferred)

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, test, QC, or a similar bench role.

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
Technical certificate or associate degree in electronics or a related field (plus)

Salary/Compensations

$40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
Pet insurance discount (Fetch)
401(k)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
8 paid holidays per year
Paid sick time
Paid Bereavement leave
Paid Parental Leave

About the Company

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.
We build Physical AI— real-world robots for industries like food, mining, and transport.
Our systems understand, predict, and control the real world with precision.
We integrate hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate.
We deploy, operate, learn from, and improve robots in real environments at scale.
We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders.
We believe the next great technology companies will transform physical systems.
We offer the opportunity to work on hard problems with real-world impact.

Equal Opportunity

Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.