Harware Rework Technician

Wipro; San Jose (IL); 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 in San Jose is seeking a Hardware Rework Technician to perform precision PCBA modifications, micro-soldering, and ECO-driven rework in a fast-paced hardware lab. You will collaborate with design and diagnostic engineers, support bring-up, ensure IPC-610/ IPC-7711/7721 compliance, and help maintain a stocked prototyping environment with cables, chassis, and test points.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on rework experience, proficiency with high-end soldering tools, and a strong

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on PCBA rework, micro-soldering, and lab support in R&D or NPI.
• Micro-soldering mastery of miniature SMD components under optical magnification.
• Able to read schematics, drawings, CAD layouts (Allegro/Cadence), and ECOs.
• Proficient with soldering stations, hot-air tools, DMMs, inspection cameras, torque drivers.
• Mechanical aptitude with chassis, subassemblies, and thermal interfaces.
• Detail-focused, proactive communication, ability to prioritize rework queues.

Responsibilities

• Precision Board-Level Rework & Micro-Soldering
• Perform high-density manual soldering/de-soldering on SMT and through-hole parts under microscopes
• Replace components down to 0201/0402 sizes, fine-pitch ICs, QFNs, high-density connectors
• Trace cuts, pad restorations, solder mask repairs, and jumper-wire mods for ECOs
• Build/repair cables, wire harnesses, power leads, and test headers
• Design Engineer Debug & Bring-Up Support with probe wires and test points
• Rapid bring-up reworks, thermal sensor attachments, prototype validation builds
• Inspect reworks to IPC-A-610 / IPC-7711/7721 Class 3 standards
• Prototype services support: mechanical chassis assembly/disassembly, heatsinks, torque sequences
• Lab operations: maintain stocked lab, documentation, and time-sheets
• Do: verify module/IP functionality, develop verification plans, write/test benches and scripts
• Document test cases, failures, and debugging procedures in SharePoint/JIRA
• Execute regression tests and provide client-ready reports

Skills

High-density PCBA rework

Micro-soldering

Schematic & layout literacy

Hand tools & measurement

Mechanical aptitude

Soft skills

Tools

Allegro/Cadence CAD viewer

Metcal/JBC/Hakko stations

Job description

Role Overview

Security Hardware Engineering team is seeking a highly skilled

Job Description

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.

Qualifications & Requirements- 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.

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