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PCB Prototyping Technician
Posted: 10/03/2025
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: 31026
Job Location: Onsite
Industry: AERO - Aerospace
Job Description
Position Title: PCB Prototyping Technician
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract PCB Prototyping Technician opportunity located in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Job Details:
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract PCB Prototyping Technician opportunity located in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain LPKF ProtoLaser systems for structuring conductive tracks, drilling, and depaneling.
- Prepare manufacturing data from CAD files using LPKF software (e.g., CircuitPro).
- Perform lamination, stencil creation, PCB layout, and prototyping.
- Work with reflow ovens, stencil printers, pick & place machines, AOI/X-Ray inspection, BGA rework stations, and conformal coating equipment.
- Document standard work processes for setup and programming, and train backup personnel as needed.
- Manage the end-to-end PCB manufacturing process: data prep, machine setup, operation, inspection, and rework as required.
Job Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in PCB prototyping, manufacturing, or advanced technician roles.
- Strong understanding of surface mount technology (SMT) and PCB fabrication processes.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and optimize workflows.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with design and engineering teams.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Experience programming and setting up SMT production equipment, including wave-solder or selective solder processes.
- Knowledge of PCB layout tools (Altium, KiCad, Mentor Graphics), including stackup selection, routing, and DFM considerations.
- Harness design/building experience.
- Familiarity with soldering and assembly standards (J-STD-001).
- Experience with chemical polymerics (conformal coat, staking, bonding)
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.
- Pay Rate Range: $40-50/hr
- MUST be a US Citizen
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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