Precision SMT Rework Technician

Advantest; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan: Company match

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Life, Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advantest America Inc. in San Jose, CA, seeks an SMT Rework Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and rework PCBAs using precision soldering and IPC workmanship standards. You will handle through-hole and surface mount components, ensuring high quality and reliability.

You will read engineering drawings, work with IPC guidelines, and document activities while collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Test teams to resolve issues and drive on-time production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years SMT rework, electronics assembly, or PCB repair experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, assembly prints, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with microscopes and precision hand tools.
• Knowledge of ESD control and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMT and through-hole component rework and repair on PCBAs.
• Remove and replace defective components including resistors, capacitors, ICs, BGAs, QFNs, QFPs, connectors.
• Utilize soldering irons, hot air rework stations, BGA rework equipment, and other specialized tools.
• Interpret assembly drawings, schematics, BOMs, ECOs, and work instructions.
• Inspect assemblies for solder defects, component orientation, missing parts, and workmanship issues.
• Perform touch-up soldering and repair activities to IPC quality requirements.
• Document rework performed and maintain accurate production records.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for defects.

Skills

SMT Rework

Through-Hole Soldering

BGA Rework

Fine-Pitch Soldering

ESD Control

Microscope Inspection

Quality Inspection

Documentation and Reporting

Tools

Soldering irons

Hot air rework stations

BGA rework equipment

X-ray verification

Job description

Advantest America Inc. in San Jose, CA, seeks an SMT Rework Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and rework PCBAs using precision soldering and IPC workmanship standards. You will handle through-hole and surface mount components, ensuring high quality and reliability.

You will read engineering drawings, work with IPC guidelines, and document activities while collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Test teams to resolve issues and drive on-time production.