Micro Soldering Technician

Rajant-Corporation-; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rajant Health Incorporated in Morehead, KY is seeking a Micro Soldering Technician to perform precision hand-soldering and microscopic reworks on SMT and through-hole components.

Working under high-magnification stereomicroscopes, you will fix broken traces, swap microchips, and repair defects while adhering to IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards. The role is on-site with full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; electronics certification/technical degree preferred.
• 1–4+ years in fine-pitch electronics assembly or hardware repair.
• IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, or J-STD-001 certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform intricate hand-soldering of microscopic components.
• Diagnose, desolder, and replace damaged or defective parts without harming surrounding traces.
• Use high-magnification scopes to inspect solder joints for quality and compliance.
• Troubleshoot assemblies with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and test equipment.
• Adhere to IPC quality standards and maintain detailed repair documentation.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Equipment Proficiency

Chemical Knowledge

ESD Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Electronics Certification/Technical Degree

Tools

Fine-tipped Micro-soldering Irons

Hot Air Rework Station

Preheaters

Ultrasonic Cleaners

Job description

Description

Micro Soldering Technician Morehead, KY (On-Site)

Rajant Health Incorporated (RHI) is building a healthcare assurance ecosystem to enable proactive and personalized health. We provide personalized health insights that improve diagnostics, therapeutics, communication, and the overall patient experience.

Our monitoring solutions, data integration, and advanced analytics transform raw data into actionable insights for clinical, biomedical, and research applications.

Our portfolio includes Cowbell®, Q-Stat®, and Trovomics®—innovative technologies supporting large animal monitoring, remote health management, biomarker identification, and next-generation health discovery.

Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, RHI develops intelligent healthcare technologies that make complex health data understandable and actionable for researchers, healthcare providers, and individuals.

Backed by our parent company, Rajant Corporation, with more than 25 years of innovation in intelligent edge networking and mission-critical connectivity, RHI is advancing the future of connected healthcare through AI, edge computing, and real-time health intelligence. For more information, visit RajantHealth.com or follow Rajant Health on LinkedIn and YouTube.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Micro Soldering Technician performs precision hand-soldering and microscopic reworks on surface-mount technology (SMT) and through-hole components. Working primarily under high-magnification stereomicroscopes, the technician fixes broken traces, swaps complex microchips, and rectifies manufacturing defects on delicate circuitry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Precision Soldering: Perform intricate hand-soldering of microscopic components

· PCB Rework & Repair: Diagnose, desolder, and replace damaged or defective parts without damaging surrounding traces.

· Microscopic Inspection: Utilize high-powered digital and stereomicroscopes to inspect solder joints for quality and compliance.

· Component Testing: Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and automated test equipment to troubleshoot inoperative assemblies.

· Quality Standard Adherence: Review work against strict industry quality guidelines, most notably IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification standards

· Documentation: Maintain detailed logs of components repaired, materials used, and testing outcomes.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND TOOLS:

• Manual Dexterity: Exceptional hand-eye coordination and a steady hand are essential for manipulating microscopic parts.
• Equipment Proficiency: Mastery of fine-tipped micro-soldering irons, hot air rework stations, preheaters, & ultrasonic cleaners.
• Chemical Knowledge: Correct utilization of specialized materials like liquid/gel flux, low-melt solder, solder wicks, & isopropyl alcohol.
• ESD Safety: Strict adherence to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protocols to avoid destroying sensitive microelectronics.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or vocational certification in electronics is preferred.
• Experience: Generally requires 1 to 4+ years of hands-on experience in fine-pitch electronic assembly or hardware repair.
• Certifications: Industry-standard certifications such as IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, or J-STD-001 are heavily preferred by employers.

WHY JOIN RAJANT HEALTH:

· Help build innovative healthcare technologies that improve diagnostics, therapeutics, and patient outcomes.

· Work with a collaborative team of engineers, scientists, and healthcare innovators solving complex technical challenges.

· Contribute to AI, edge computing, cloud, and connected health solutions that make a real-world impact.

· Grow your career in a fast-moving organization backed by Rajant Corporation's engineering expertise.

· Make a meaningful contribution to the future of personalized and connected healthcare.

READY TO BUILD WHAT’S NEXT?

If you\'re ready to help build healthcare technologies that improve lives and solve complex engineering challenges, we\'d love to hear from you.

Employment Type:

Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits.

Location: Morehead KY. On-Site.

Rajant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental impairment, sexual orientation or any other category protected under federal, state or local law. Rajant is a USG Contractor and complies with all US laws, regulations and Executive Orders.