SMT Technician

Motorola Solutions
Schaumburg, IL$33k – $52kPosted 2 March 2026

Job Description

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 Applied Technology is a prototyping center within Motorola Solutions. We specialize in proof-of-concept and low-volume advanced communications products for government and industry customers. Our Automated Assembly SMT line delivers high-quality populated PCBs essential to these mission-critical devices. We foster a customer-centric, collaborative environment that supports growth and innovation. Job Description Provide essential technical support to maintain peak performance of the Applied Technology SMT line. Partner with engineering to monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot the assembly process, ensuring reliable production of advanced electronics. Specific tasks include the following: Develop/modify, test, and debug programs for new or revised SMTapplications. Perform preventative maintenance to include the following: setup, test, characterize, and debug new or existing equipment Diagnose, correct, and repair a wide variety of electrical, mechanical, and software issues to minimize downtime on the SMT line. Participate in the development of new or revised SMT processes. Knowledge and ability to set up, operate, and maintain automated equipment. Specific knowledge of screen printers, placement equipment and reflow ovens a plus. Knowledge of advanced rework equipment is a plus. Must have a working knowledge of basic electronics, mechanical principles, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and drive mechanisms. Skills required also include data entry as related to computer controlled equipment. Effective oral and written communications skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment are essential. Ability to work with minimum supervision. Must follow safe working procedures and practice impeccable housekeeping. Strong team player mindset, focused on collaborative problem-solving in manufacturing. Must have the ability to work various schedules as required. #AppliedTech #LI-JM2 Target Base Salary Range: $32,700 - $51,700 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 ASEE or 1+ years of relevant manufacturing support experience. Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts. Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements. 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)