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PCB Assembler

Motorola Solutions · Schaumburg, IL · $29,500–$47,200 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience with circuit board assembly and soldering.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on PCB experience, which is the core of this job.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they report mistakes honestly, which matters in high-capability, low-volume products.

How do you stay focused and careful during long, detailed tasks?

What they are checking: Whether they can maintain attention to detail through repetitive, precise work.

What would you do

How do you follow a work instruction when you think there might be a better way to do the task?

What they are checking: Whether they follow procedures exactly and suggest changes through the right channel.

What do you do if a drawing or instruction is unclear?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and ask instead of guessing, which prevents expensive errors.

About the work

What does a good solder joint look like, and what are signs of a bad one?

What they are checking: Whether they can inspect their own work for problems like cold joints, bridging or too little solder.

How do you protect boards from electrostatic discharge while you work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand ESD precautions, which prevent hidden damage to sensitive parts.

How do you approach rework or modification on a board that's already built?

What they are checking: Whether they work carefully to avoid damaging nearby parts and the board itself.

What IPC standards or certifications are you familiar with?

What they are checking: Whether they know industry workmanship standards that define acceptable assembly.

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The full job description

As published by Motorola Solutions.

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview Our Applied Technology organization puts some of Motorola Solutions' brightest minds on unique, highly challenging projects. Based on decades of experience with our customers, we apply leading-edge technologies to support security and safety throughout the world. We engineer our products from start to finish and manufacture them in-house. We're known for low volume and high capability with focused specialization in areas including software-defined radios, advanced antenna solutions, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, signals intelligence and more. We can't tell you much more about what we do, but we can tell you it's amazing. Job Description • Basic printed circuit board assembly, rework and modification. • Responsible for following, and using Work Instructions and Procedures. • Responsible for assembling product of varying degrees of complexity. • Responsible for the visual inspection of their own assembly work • Responsible for good house-keeping, safety, security, and adherence to Department policies, and procedures. • Must be organized and detail oriented, with the ability to work independently, under minimal supervision. • The ability to use numerous types of equipment and assembly tools, including microscopes, soldering irons, tweezers, calipers, picks, scalpels, hot plates, epoxies, etc. • Must be able to sit at a microscope for extended periods. • Must be able to work closely with designers, engineers and quality personnel. • Basic computer skills are required • Complete IPC certification within 3 months of hire (training will be provided), or have current certification. • Knowledge of Basic electronics a plus. #AppliedTech #LI-ONSITE #LI-JM2 Target Base Salary Range: $29,500 - $47,200 USD Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Basic Requirements • High School Diploma/GED and 3+ years of relevant work experience are required for this position. • The ability to demonstrate printed circuit board assembly experience to include soldering of surface mount, through-hole, and wire technology. • U.S. Citizenship required as well as the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contractors. Travel Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include: • Incentive Bonus Plans • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits • 401K with Company Match • 10 Paid Holidays • Generous Paid Time Off Packages • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Paid Parental & Family Leave • and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

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