Electronics PCBA Repair Technician – SMT & BGA Expert

PDS Tech Commercial; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire employment with long-term

Weekly pay

Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with match

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Electronics Repair Technician for a direct-hire role in Racine/Mount Pleasant, WI. The candidate will troubleshoot PCBA-level failures, perform precision rework including SMT/BGA, and support test operations in a high-technology manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on PCBA repair experience, proficiency with fine-pitch SMT soldering, and familiarity with IPC standards. Shift options include 2nd and 3rd with a competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on PCBA repair, testing, or rework experience.
• Proficient in hand soldering including fine-pitch SMT and leadless components.
• Familiarity with BGA reball/replacement techniques and rework equipment.
• Ability to operate oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and basic diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read schematics and understand component functions.
• Strong electronic troubleshooting and defect analysis capability.
• IPC-A-610 and/or IPC-7711/21 certification or working knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PCBA defects and test failures, performing root-cause isolation.
• Perform precision soldering and component replacement (Thru-Hole, SMT, Leadless, BGA).
• Use diagnostic tools including 3DX-Ray, rework stations, solder pots, and microscopes.
• Interpret schematics, datasheets, and test documentation to support accurate repairs.
• Execute functional tests and validate repair success prior to release.
• Maintain work quality to IPC-A-610 and/or IPC-7711/21 standards.
• Support peer technicians by reinforcing correct repair techniques and test practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for yield and process stability.

Skills

PCBA repair

Hand soldering

Troubleshooting

IPC standards

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Rework stations

3DX-Ray

Microscopes

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Electronics Repair Technician for a direct-hire role in Racine/Mount Pleasant, WI. The candidate will troubleshoot PCBA-level failures, perform precision rework including SMT/BGA, and support test operations in a high-technology manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on PCBA repair experience, proficiency with fine-pitch SMT soldering, and familiarity with IPC standards. Shift options include 2nd and 3rd with a competitive hourly pay and benefits.