Electrical PCB Rework Technician – Soldering & Prototyping

salientmotion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

100% medical coverage

Life insurance 2x salary

Flexible PTO & 401K

Job summary

Salient Motion in Torrance, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team, focusing on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support. You will work with electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to high quality and precision.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of soldering/rework experience in electronics manufacturing, proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework, and familiarity with IPC standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on soldering/rework in electronics manufacturing, prototyping, or repair environment.
• Proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework (hot air, soldering iron, possibly BGA rework stations).
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Comfortable reading schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) soldering, including fine-pitch components, BGAs, and micro-connectors.
• Execute rework and repair on PCB assemblies: component removal/replacement, trace repair, jumper wires, and conformal coating touch-up.
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies using microscopes and visual/AOI standards (IPC-A-610 or equivalent).
• Build and test cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Support prototype builds and engineering change orders (ECOs), including quick-turn rework for R&D.
• Use hand tools, hot air rework stations, soldering irons, and reflow equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform basic electrical testing (continuity, multimeter checks, functional test fixtures) to verify repairs.
• Document rework performed, failure modes found, and maintain traceability records.
• Maintain a clean, ESD-safe workstation and follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering to flag recurring defects or design-for-manufacturability issues.

Skills

Soldering

SMT rework

IPC-A-610

Schematics reading

ESD safety

Tools

Hot air rework stations

Soldering iron

Reflow equipment

Multimeters

Job description

Salient Motion in Torrance, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team, focusing on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support. You will work with electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to high quality and precision.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of soldering/rework experience in electronics manufacturing, proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework, and familiarity with IPC standards.