Precision PCB Rework Technician (SMT) – Electrical Assembly

Salient Motion, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Equity

Flexible PTO

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Salient Motion, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team, focusing on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support.

You’ll collaborate with electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to high quality and precision. The role requires 2+ years of hands-on soldering/rework experience, proficiency with fine-pitch SMT, and reading schematics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on soldering/rework in electronics manufacturing, prototyping, or repair.
• Proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework (hot air, soldering iron, possibly BGA rework stations).
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Comfortable reading schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) soldering, including fine-pitch components, BGAs, and micro-connectors.
• Execute rework and repair on PCB assemblies: component removal/replacement, trace repair, jumper wires, and conformal coating touch-up.
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies using microscopes and visual/AOI standards (IPC-A-610 or equivalent).
• Build and test cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Support prototype builds and engineering change orders (ECOs), including quick-turn rework for R&D.
• Use hand tools, hot air rework stations, soldering irons, and reflow equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform basic electrical testing (continuity, multimeter checks, functional test fixtures) to verify repairs.
• Document rework performed, failure modes found, and maintain traceability records.
• Maintain a clean, ESD-safe workstation and follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering to flag recurring defects or design-for-manufacturability issues.

Skills

Soldering & Rework

Fine-pitch SMT rework

Schematic reading

ESD handling

Education

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 cert preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Hand tools

Job description

Salient Motion, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team, focusing on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support.

You’ll collaborate with electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to high quality and precision. The role requires 2+ years of hands-on soldering/rework experience, proficiency with fine-pitch SMT, and reading schematics.