Harware Rework Technician

Wipro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking a Hardware Rework Technician for our San Jose hardware lab. You will perform precision board-level rework, micro-soldering, and component replacements down to 0201/0402 sizes, while partnering with design and diagnostic engineers to enable rapid ECOs and bring-up.

You will also support prototype services, lab operations, and mechanical assembly for chassis and heat-sink integration, ensuring IPC class standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on PCBA rework in R&D or NPI environments.
• Mastery of miniature SMD rework down to 0203 package sizes under magnification.
• Ability to read schematics, board layouts, CAD viewers (Allegro/Cadence).
• Proficient with high-end soldering stations, hot-air rework tools, DMMs, and optical inspection tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for chassis, heatsinks and cable assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-density board-level rework and micro-soldering under magnification.
• Replace components including 0201/0402 sizes, fine-pitch ICs, QFNs and connectors without damaging surrounding features.
• Build, modify, and repair custom cable assemblies and test headers.
• Collaborate with design and diagnostics engineers to instrument prototypes for debug.
• Support lab operations, mechanical assembly/disassembly and thermal interface work.
• Ensure IPC-A-610 / IPC-7711/7721 Class 3 quality standards during rework.

Skills

High-density PCB rework

Micro-soldering

0201/0402 component rework

Trace cuts and pad restorations

Microscope-based inspection & meas.

Tools

Metcal/JBC/Hakko soldering stations

Oscilloscopes & logic analyzers

Microscope inspection cameras

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Role Overview

Security Hardware Engineering team is seeking a highly skilled Hardware Rework Technician to join our San Jose hardware development lab. In this role, you will be the core technical expert responsible for precision PCBA modifications, fine-pitch component rework, and debug prototyping across our next-generation enterprise firewall, security appliance, and hardware accelerator platforms. You will work closely with hardware design engineers, signal integrity engineers, and the prototype services team to execute rapid engineering change orders (ECOs), support board bring-up, and maintain an organized, fully stocked lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Board-Level Rework & Micro-Soldering
  • Perform high-density, high-precision manual soldering and de-soldering of surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole components under high-magnification stereo microscopes.
  • Execute component replacement down to 0201/0402 passive package sizes, fine-pitch ICs, QFNs, high-density mezzanine/backplane connectors, and discrete semiconductors without damaging adjacent board features.
  • Perform trace cuts, pad restorations, solder mask repairs, and precision jumper wire modifications (0.001" to 0.005" magnet/wire gauge) for ECO implementations and hardware bug fixes.
  • Build, modify, and repair custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses, power leads, and test debug headers.
• Design Engineer Debug & Bring-Up Support
  • Partner directly with electrical and diagnostic engineers to instrument prototype boards with probe wires, coaxial pigtails, and test points for oscilloscope/logic analyzer debug.
  • Assist with rapid turnaround on bring-up reworks, thermal sensor attachments, and prototype validation builds.
  • Inspect completed reworks using optical inspection tools to guarantee adherence to IPC-A-610 / IPC-7711/7721 Class 3 standards.
• Prototype Services & Lab Operations Support (As Time Permits)
  • Support the prototype services team with complete mechanical chassis assembly and disassembly, including sheet metal, heatsinks, torque-specified fastener sequences, and fan/power supply module integration.
• Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in high-density PCBA rework, micro-soldering, and electronics laboratory support within an R&D or NPI environment.
  • Micro-Soldering Expertise: Demonstrated mastery of miniature SMD component rework down to 0203 package size under optical magnification.
  • Schematic & Layout Literacy: Ability to read schematics, board assembly drawings, CAD layout viewers (Allegro/Cadence), and ECO markup instructions.
  • Hand Tools & Measurement: Proficient with high-end soldering stations (Metcal, JBC, Hakko), hot-air rework tools, digital multimeters, microscopic inspection cameras, and torque drivers.
  • Mechanical Aptitude: Hands-on skill with electronic chassis mechanics, modular subassemblies, and thermal interface materials.
  • Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, proactive communication, and ability to prioritize rework queues in a fast-paced hardware development cycle.

Do

• Conduct verification of the module/ IP functionality and provide customer support
  • Understand the architecture of the module or the IP and create verification environment and the development plan as per Universal Verification Methodology
  • Create test bench development and test case coding of the one or multiple module
  • Write the codes or check the code as required
  • Execute the test cases and debug the test cases if required
  • Conduct functional coverage analysis and document the test cases including failures and debugging procedures on SharePoint/ JIRA or any other platform as directed
  • Test the entire IP functionality under regression testing and complete the documentation to publish to client
  • Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems on time & with minimum latency and maximum efficiency
  • Write scripts for the IP
  • Comply with project plans and industry standards
• Ensure reporting & documentation for the client
  • Ensure weekly, monthly status reports for the clients as per requirements
  • Maintain documents and create a repository of all design changes, recommendations etc
  • Maintain time-sheets for the clients
  • Providing written knowledge transfer/ history of the project

Mandatory Skills: VLSI Board Design. Experience: 3-5 Years. The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $140,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

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