PCB Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a PCB Technician in Dripping Springs, TX to perform assembly, repair, modification, and troubleshooting of PCBs/CCAs in a high-quality environment.

The role emphasizes hand soldering, schematics reading, IPC compliance, and detailed documentation within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing setting. Candidate must have HS diploma, IPC-001/7711/7721 preferred, and US ITAR eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• IPC J-STD-001 certification preferred.
• IPC-7711/7721 certification preferred.
• Experience with IPC Class 3 workmanship standards strongly preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident due to ITAR-related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, repair, and rework PCBs and electronic assemblies.
• Populate bare circuit boards and perform component-level soldering.
• Perform PCB troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and parts lists.
• Follow assembly travelers, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct continuity testing and basic electronic verification.
• Identify and report documentation discrepancies and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Gather required parts, tools, and materials for assembly and repair processes.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Support prototype builds, custom projects, and production assemblies.
• Perform micro-soldering and complex rework on electronic components.
• Ensure all work meets IPC quality and workmanship standards.

Skills

PCB assembly

Rework

Hand soldering

Schematics reading

IPC standards

Documentation

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IPC J-STD-001 certification

IPC-7711/7721 certification

ITAR compliance (US citizenship or permanent resident)

Tools

IPC Class 3 workmanship standards

Job description

PCB Technician - $30-35/hour (Dripping Springs, TX)

Are you an experienced PCB technician with strong soldering and rework skills? Our client is seeking a skilled PCB Rework Technician to perform assembly, repair, modification, and troubleshooting of printed circuit boards (PCBs), circuit card assemblies (CCAs), and electronic systems in a high-quality manufacturing environment.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, circuit board repair, IPC standards, prototype development, and micro-soldering.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, repair, and rework printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies.
• Populate bare circuit boards and perform component-level soldering.
• Perform PCB troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and parts lists.
• Follow assembly travelers, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct continuity testing and basic electronic verification.
• Identify and report documentation discrepancies and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Gather required parts, tools, and materials for assembly and repair processes.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Support prototype builds, custom projects, and production assemblies.
• Perform micro-soldering and complex rework on electronic components.
• Ensure all work meets IPC quality and workmanship standards.

Required Skills

• Strong PCB assembly and rework experience.
• Experience performing hand soldering on both leaded and lead-free assemblies.
• Ability to work from schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• PCB population and assembly
• Circuit card assembly (CCA) rework
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
• Through-hole assembly
• Micro-soldering
• Electronics manufacturing
• Prototype electronic builds
• Aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or high-reliability electronics
• Altium Viewer or similar PCB design software
• Electronic troubleshooting and repair

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• IPC J-STD-001 certification preferred.
• IPC-7711/7721 certification preferred.
• Experience with IPC Class 3 workmanship standards strongly preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident due to ITAR-related requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing detailed assembly work.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and precision soldering tasks.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work safely throughout a manufacturing environment.

Why Apply?

• $30-$35/hour
• Evaluation-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employment
• High-tech electronics manufacturing environment
• Work on advanced electronic systems and prototype projects
• Opportunity to utilize and expand specialized IPC and PCB repair skills
• Stable, full-time schedule
• Immediate interviews available