PCBA Rework Technician

Heron Power; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and equity

Benefits package

Job summary

Heron Power is a startup focused on advanced power electronics for the modern grid. We are seeking a skilled Power Electronics PCBA technician to support rapid prototyping, engineering builds and reworks in a hands-on role that drives lab processes and product improvements.

You will collaborate with engineering, reliability, test and operations to develop prototype build methods, perform tests, troubleshoot, and ensure safety and quality across all engineering lifecycle stages.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on technical assembly and diagnostics with complex PCBA.
• Ability to teardown, diagnose and troubleshoot complex manufactured assemblies.
• Familiarity with hand tools and automated manufacturing equipment for finished assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision rework of complex multi-layer PCBA's under microscope.
• Support prototype builds including board bring-up and verification testing.
• Maintain rework equipment (soldering irons, hot-air, microscopes, thermal tools).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop prototype build and test processes and troubleshooting playbooks.
• Document learnings and drive product changes based on data and failures.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power analyzers

Soldering equipment

Job description

What to Expect

Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything.

Our first focus goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade.

We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems.

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Power Electronics PCBA technician to support rapid prototyping, engineering builds and reworks. This role is hands-on and essential to ensuring the reliability and quality of our product. You will lead the deployment of the R&D lab processes and drive hands‑on assembly, test and troubleshooting of new products and product variants through all phases of the engineering lifecycle. Your technical and timely feedback to the engineering team is pivotal to drive product improvements and advancements with specific attention to safety, quality and reliability. This role is versatile in nature and welcomes innovative, outside‑of‑the‑box thinking to drive excellence in our products.

How You Will Contribute

• Perform precision rework of complex multi-layer PCBA's, including soldering and rework of fine-pitch components under microscope
• Support prototype builds for engineering teams, including board bring‑up assistance and functional verification testing
• Use and maintain rework equipment including soldering irons, hot-air stations, microscopes and thermal tools
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (including engineering, reliability, test and operations) to develop processes for prototype builds, test, failure mode identification and troubleshooting playbook through various experimental set‑ups and systems
• Document learnings and failure modes, analyze data and communicate to cross‑functional teams to drive product changes into future builds to track and to execute incremental improvements

What You Will Bring

We have a short list of must‑have requirements. We prioritize a strong grip on first principles, hands‑on skills, and a sense of initiative. Domain‑specific knowledge and experience will help determine the career level for each hire.

Must Have Requirements

• Proven track‑record of hands‑on technical assembly, troubleshooting and diagnostic experience, specifically working directly with highly complex PCBA's and electronic assemblies
• Experience in teardown, diagnostic and troubleshooting of complex manufactured assemblies
• Familiarity and experience using hand tools, automated equipment or both for manufacturing of finished assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings for critical quality and assembly features to translate into execution
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complete ownership of change management through various product iterations and experiments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with frequent standing, walking and bending

Nice to Haves

• Demonstrated strong electrical aptitude
• Experience with power electronics measurement equipment - oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, hipot
• 3D Printing, CNC, Laser Cutting, Milling/Drilling, CATIA, Solidworks experience a plus
• Experience in PCB, wiring and/or sheet metal fabrication a plus
• Prior experience in an R&D, NPI or similar environment preferred

If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in accelerating the electrification of everything at Heron Power.

Heron Power provides competitive compensation (salary and equity) and benefits. The salary for this role ranges from $35-55 per hour.