PCB Prototyping Technician

Position Title: PCB Prototyping Technician
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Northridge, 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 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:

• Contract
• Location: Northridge, CA
• Pay Rate Range: $40-50/hr