Electrical PCB Rework Technician — Equity & Flexible PTO

Salient Motion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Salient Motion in Torrance, CA, currently relocating to Hawthorne, CA, seeks a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team. You will focus on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support, collaborating with electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to a high standard of quality and precision.

You will perform through-hole and SMT soldering, rework PCB assemblies, inspect joints with microscopes, build

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on soldering/rework in electronics manufacturing or repair.
• Proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework (hot air, iron).
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 preferred (or willing to obtain).
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Strong manual dexterity and steady hands under a microscope.
• Familiarity with ESD-safe handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform through-hole and SMT soldering including fine-pitch components.
• Execute PCB rework and repair: remove/replace components, trace repair.
• Inspect solder joints using microscope and IPC standards.
• Build and test cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Support prototype builds and ECOs with quick-turn rework.
• Read schematics, drawings, and BOMs; perform basic electrical tests.
• Document rework, failures, and maintain traceability.
• Maintain ESD-safe workstation and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers to flag defects for DFM.

Skills

Soldering/Rework

Reading Schematics

Attention to Detail

ESD Handling

Education

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 Certification

Tools

Fine-Pitch SMT Rework

Multimeters

Rework Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

Salient Motion in Torrance, CA, currently relocating to Hawthorne, CA, seeks a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team. You will focus on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support, collaborating with electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to a high standard of quality and precision.

You will perform through-hole and SMT soldering, rework PCB assemblies, inspect joints with microscopes, build