PCBA Maintenance Technician

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match


• Student Loan 401(k) match program


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans


• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Sales and Profit Sharing Elegibility


• Flexible work hours


• Life Insurance


• Paid Parental Leave


• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $22.21 - $30 an hour

*Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

Position Summary

Banner Engineering has a comprehensive and advanced printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) operation that includes surface mount technology (SMT), chip-on-board (COB), automated and manual through-hole soldering, depanelization, and electrical test. We are currently looking to add an experienced technician to our Brooklyn Park MN team to help maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize equipment within these

operations. According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

• Non-exempt

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on PCBA manufacturing equipment.


• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software-related equipment issues.


• Diagnose root causes of equipment downtime and implement corrective actions.


• Document maintenance and repairs within maintenance management systems.


• Support and maintain a variety of PCBA manufacturing equipment including:
  
  
  
  • SMT printers
  
  
  • Pick-and-place machines
  
  
  • SPI and AOI systems
  
  
  • Reflow ovens
  
  
  • Selective solder equipment
  
  
  • Depaneling systems
  
  
  • Chip-on-board production equipment
  
  
  • Dispensing machines
  
  
  • PCB handling conveyors and automation equipment
  
  
  • Electrical test equipment
  
  
  • Component storage systems
  
  
  
  


• Respond to equipment failures and line-down situations in a timely manner.


• Perform equipment tuning and optimization to improve throughput and yield.


• Support calibration and verification activities.


• Participate in root cause investigation and corrective action activities.


• Assist engineering teams with manufacturing projects and equipment evaluations.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, or 5+ years of highly relevant experience.


• Experience supporting, maintaining, configuring/programming, and operating equipment in a PCBA manufacturing environment.


• Proficient with hand tools, test equipment, and common maintenance practices.


• Soldering experience.


• Schematic and electrical component knowledge.


• Advanced troubleshooting skills, with a strong general PC aptitude.


• Excellent written and verbal communication.


• Ability to quickly learn and comprehend new hardware and software systems.


• Self-starter with a positive attitude who enjoys working with others.


• Ability to independently prioritize and complete work assignments.

Preferred

• IPC soldering or rework certification.


• Detailed knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.


• Experience with preventive maintenance software systems.


• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.


• Experience working in an ISO 9001:2015 environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel to complete tasks.


• Frequently move, carry, or lift objects or materials weighing up to 30 pounds frequently.


• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods of time.


• Frequently required to talk and/or hear.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Moderate noise level in the work environment.


• Manufacturing environment – indoor and climate-controlled.

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities;

it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.