Job Title: Process Technician
Job Description
As a Process Technician, you will be responsible for importing, interpreting, and modifying centroid files for PCB assembly processes. You will program, set up, and load production data into pick-and-place robots, ensuring accurate and efficient assembly of circuit boards. Your role involves operating pick-and-place equipment, performing basic troubleshooting, adjustments, and machine maintenance to maintain consistent performance. You will collaborate closely with engineering partners to refine processes, resolve issues, and support new product introductions, working on electronic assemblies built to IPC Class 2 and Class 3 workmanship standards. Additionally, you will verify component placement, orientation, and accuracy during setup and production runs, assisting with process documentation, workflow improvements, and quality initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Import, interpret, and modify centroid files for PCB assembly processes.
• Program, set up, and load production data into pick-and-place robots.
• Operate pick-and-place equipment to assemble circuit boards accurately and efficiently.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, adjustments, and machine maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineering partners to refine processes and support new product introductions.
• Work on electronic assemblies built to IPC Class 2 and Class 3 standards.
• Verify component placement, orientation, and accuracy during setup and production runs.
• Assist with process documentation, workflow improvements, and quality initiatives.
Essential Skills
• Machine operation
• Robot operation
• Pick and place equipment use
• Troubleshooting
• Programming files
• PCB inspecting
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• 3+ years of robot operation experience
• Experience with robot programming
• Familiarity with reflow ovens, stencil printers, and other SMT equipment
• Basic understanding of process control, workflow optimization, or lean manufacturing principles
• Centroid files
• 2-year electronics degree is a plus
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers the chance to go direct after six months, with the added benefit of working in a family-owned company where there is significant investment in each employee's development. Vacation time rolls over year to year, providing added flexibility and work-life balance.
Work Environment
You will be working in a small, family-owned electronics manufacturing environment consisting of 13 people. The work hours are from 6:30 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday. The dress code is casual, allowing for jeans, t-shirts, and closed-toed shoes.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gaithersburg, MD.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $54.40 - $59.50/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Gaithersburg,MD.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 8, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
$54.4-$59.5 per hour Employment Type: CONTRACTOR