Precision PCB Soldering & Rework Technician — Equity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Salient Motion, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team.

The role focuses on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to a high standard of quality and precision. You will work closely with our electrical and manufacturing engineers to perform through-hole and SMT soldering, rework, inspection, and testing of cables and harnesses, while supporting ECOs and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on soldering/rework experience in electronics manufacturing, prototyping, or repair environments.
• Proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework (hot air, soldering iron, possibly BGA rework stations).
• Reading schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs is essential.
• ESD-safe handling practices are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform through-hole and SMT soldering, including fine-pitch components, BGAs, and micro-connectors.
• Execute rework and repair on PCB assemblies: removal/replacement, trace repair, jumper wires, coating touch-up.
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies using microscopes and IPC-A-610 or equivalent standards.
• Build and test cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Support prototype builds and 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 to verify repairs.
• Document rework performed, failure modes found, and maintain traceability.
• Maintain clean, ESD-safe workstation and follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering to flag defects and manufacturability issues.

Skills

Hands-on soldering

PCB rework

Reading schematics

Microscope inspection

ESD practices

Multimeter testing

Manual dexterity

IPC/J-STD familiarity

Education

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 certification (preferred)

Tools

Hot air rework station

Soldering iron

Rework station

Microscope

Test equipment

Job description

Salient Motion, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team.

The role focuses on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to a high standard of quality and precision. You will work closely with our electrical and manufacturing engineers to perform through-hole and SMT soldering, rework, inspection, and testing of cables and harnesses, while supporting ECOs and