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# PCB Manufacturing Operator at LI-COR

- **Company:** LI-COR
- **Location:** Bourne, MA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/licor/jobs/8121445

## Job description

Primary Work Location

Bourne, MA

2nd shift M-Th 3pm - 12am Fri 12pm - 6pm

Build the Technology That Powers the Future

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy working with automated equipment, solving technical problems, and learning new technologies?

We're looking for a PCB Manufacturing Operator to join our growing electronics manufacturing team. Whether you have experience operating automated manufacturing equipment, working in electronics, CNC machining, medical device manufacturing, aerospace, or another technical manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Previous SMT (Surface Mount Technology) experience is preferred—but not required. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training and external training opportunities for motivated individuals with strong technical aptitude.

## What You'll Do

As a PCB Manufacturing Operator, you'll operate and support automated equipment used to manufacture high-quality printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Your responsibilities will include:

- Operate and monitor automated PCB manufacturing equipment
- Set up machines and perform product changeovers
- Load electronic components and production materials
- Perform visual inspections and quality checks
- Troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues
- Follow production schedules and work instructions
- Complete production documentation accurately
- Maintain ESD, safety, and quality standards
- Assist with new product introductions (NPI) and process improvements
- Help maintain a clean, organized work area using 5S principles

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment
- Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills
- Manufacturing experience in electronics, automation, medical devices, aerospace, industrial equipment, plastics, or similar industries
- Ability to read work instructions and follow manufacturing procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Bonus Skills

- SMT equipment experience
- PCB assembly experience
- IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 familiarity
- Electronics manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
- Manual dexterity for handling small electronic components
- Good vision for detailed inspection work
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

## About LI-COR

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LI-COR designs, manufactures, and markets high‑quality instrument systems for plant research, gas analysis, drug discovery, and environmental monitoring.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Battery Ventures in 2021)
- **Headquarters**: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
- **Founded**: 1971
- **Founders**: Bill and Elaine Biggs

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Environmental monitoring, biotechnology, life sciences, drug discovery, and climate research.
- **Target customers**: Researchers, universities, government agencies (e.g., USDA), agricultural enterprises, and environmental consultants (B2B, academic, and government).
- **Mission statement**: “Impacting lives through science” – providing high‑quality measurement solutions to help solve global challenges in food security, water management, energy reliability, and climate change mitigation.

## Products & Services
- **Environmental Monitoring Instruments** – Hardware and software for measuring CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, NH₃, soil health, water quality, and microclimate. Includes gas analyzers, soil flux systems, and weather stations.
- **HOBO Data Loggers (via Onset acquisition)** – Remote monitoring solutions for temperature, humidity, and other environmental parameters. Integrated with LI‑COR Cloud® for data management.
- **Biotechnology Products** – Instruments and reagents for drug discovery, protein research, and small animal imaging (e.g., Odyssey® imaging systems, near‑infrared fluorescent dyes).
- **Managed Services & Consulting** – Turnkey environmental monitoring projects, from sensor deployment to data analysis and reporting.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at **$25M–$50M** (LinkedIn data); **330+ employees** globally (company‑stated).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by **Battery Ventures** (global tech‑focused investment firm). Recent acquisitions include **Onset Computer Corporation** (2024, maker of HOBO loggers) and **Anemoment** (2022, ultrasonic anemometers).
- **Growth Signals**: Active in **150+ countries**, instruments used in **73,000+ research publications**, **1,208 universities** as customers. Expanded into cloud‑based monitoring (LI‑COR Cloud). Opened subsidiaries in Germany, UK, and China.

## Competitive Advantages
- **50+ years of domain expertise** – Trusted brand in environmental and life‑science research.
- **End‑to‑end solutions** – Hardware, software, cloud, and consulting under one roof.
- **Global footprint** – Instruments deployed on all seven continents and in space.
- **Strong IP and regulatory compliance** – ISO 9001:2015 certified; frequent award winner (R&D 100, Governor’s Bioscience Award, etc.).
- **Acquisition strategy** – Integrates complementary technologies (HOBO loggers, anemometers) to broaden the product portfolio.

## Strategic Focus
- **Environmental monitoring as a service** – Growing the cloud‑based data platform and managed services to help customers make data‑driven decisions.
- **Climate and agriculture applications** – Emphasizing solutions for greenhouse gas quantification, soil health, and precision agriculture.
- **Continued R&D** – Developing next‑generation sensors and analytical tools for both environmental and biotechnology markets.
- **Geographic expansion** – Strengthening presence in Europe and Asia via subsidiaries and channel partners.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Strengths‑based approach; new voices are valued regardless of seniority. Celebrated for high employee engagement (Quantum Workplace Employee Voice Award).
- **Benefits**: 401(k) with one‑to‑one match up to 7%; medical/dental/vision insurance; tuition assistance; on‑site wellness programs; paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
- **Work Environment**: On‑site roles at Lincoln, NE (headquarters) and Bourne, MA; also offices in Bad Homburg (Germany) and Cambridge (UK). Hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated, but most roles appear to be location‑based.
- **Perks**: Free snacks/fruit, monthly wellness breakfasts, Pi Day celebrations, food trucks, and community volunteer programs.
- **Community**: Lincoln is part of the “Silicon Prairie” with a vibrant tech scene, excellent schools, and outdoor recreation.

## Sources
1. [licor.com/careers](https://www.licor.com/careers)
2. [licor.com](https://www.licor.com/)
3. [licor.com/corp/history](https://www.licor.com/corp/history)
4. [linkedin.com/company/li-cor](https://www.linkedin.com/company/li-cor)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/licor](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/licor)

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