RF SMT Rework Lead – Hands-On & Team Leader

Epiq Solutions; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq Solutions in Mount Airy, MD seeks an experienced SMT Rework Lead to steer daily rework and repair operations in a high-mix RF electronics environment. You will balance hands-on repair with leadership to ensure quality, throughput, and schedule adherence in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 5+ years SMT rework/repair, 2+ years leadership, and strong ability to read schematics and IPC/J-STD standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years SMT rework/repair experience in electronics manufacturing.
• 2+ years of leadership, lead, or mentoring experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with SMT, fine-pitch, BGA, QFN, and RF PCB assemblies.
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the SMT rework team.
• Assign work based on production and engineering priorities, technician skill levels, and customer deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to rework technicians.
• Monitor team performance, productivity, workmanship, and adherence to procedures.
• Support hiring, onboarding, cross-training, and performance feedback efforts.
• Promote a culture of accountability, quality, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Perform complex SMT and through-hole rework and repair on RF electronic assemblies and PCAs.
• Interpret schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and work instructions.
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations alongside Quality and Engineering teams.
• Verify workmanship to IPC standards and internal customer requirements.
• Support daily production goals by maintaining efficient repair turnaround times.
• Escalate material shortages, tooling issues, or process bottlenecks impacting flow.
• Track and communicate rework status, aging jobs, and repair metrics.
• Ensure proper documentation of repairs, defects, and disposition activities in ERP/MES systems.
• Ensure all work complies with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ESD and company workmanship standards.
• Maintain accurate repair records and defect tracking documentation.
• Drive reduction of repeat defects and rework trends through corrective action participation.
• Support audits, customer inspections, and process validation activities, as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve repair processes, tooling, fixtures, and workflow efficiency.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce defects and increase first-pass yield.
• Assist in development and refinement of rework procedures and visual aids.
• Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives withing the work area.

Skills

SMT rework

Leadership

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Communication

RF PCB assemblies

Education

High school diploma or GED

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 certification

Tools

Microscopes

Soldering stations

Hot air systems

BGA rework equipment

Job description

Epiq Solutions in Mount Airy, MD seeks an experienced SMT Rework Lead to steer daily rework and repair operations in a high-mix RF electronics environment. You will balance hands-on repair with leadership to ensure quality, throughput, and schedule adherence in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 5+ years SMT rework/repair, 2+ years leadership, and strong ability to read schematics and IPC/J-STD standards.