Robotics Soldering Technician

Aerotek; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Soldering Technician in San Jose, CA, to perform precision soldering and rework on complex PCBAs in a growing AI/Robotics environment. The role emphasizes high workmanship, micro-soldering of fine-pitch SMDs, and debugging support for engineering teams.

The position is onsite in San Jose with a contract-to-hire pathway. Compensation ranges up to $40/hr, with standard benefits and a focus on standardizing rework procedures.

Qualifications

• Proficient in precision soldering, including PCBAs and high workmanship.
• Experience with micro-soldering of fine-pitch SMD components and QFN/LGA/BGA rework.
• Ability to diagnose and repair damaged pads, traces, vias, and connectors.
• Ability to document rework actions and lessons learned.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision soldering and rework on complex PCBAs to high workmanship standards.
• Execute advanced micro-soldering tasks, including fine-pitch SMD components, high pin-count connectors, and QFN, LGA, and BGA rework.
• Diagnose and repair damaged pads, traces, vias, and connectors.
• Support engineering debug by implementing board modifications, ECOs, and bodge rework.
• Work from schematics, board layouts, and engineering guidance to execute accurate rework.
• Document rework actions, common failure modes, and lessons learned.
• Help define, improve, and standardize rework procedures and workmanship guidelines.
• Train and support technicians and engineers on soldering best practices.
• Maintain soldering tools, microscopes, rework stations, and consumables.

Skills

Soldering

Micro-soldering

PCBAs

Rework

Diagnostics

Documentation

Training others

Tool maintenance

Tools

Microscopes

Rework stations

Soldering tools

Job description

Job Title: Soldering Technician with a growing AI/Robotics Company!

Responsibilities

• Perform precision soldering and rework on complex PCBAs to high workmanship standards.

• Execute advanced micro-soldering tasks, including fine-pitch SMD components, high pin-count connectors, and QFN, LGA, and BGA rework.

• Diagnose and repair damaged pads, traces, vias, and connectors.

• Support engineering debug by implementing board modifications, ECOs, and bodge rework.

• Work from schematics, board layouts, and engineering guidance to execute accurate rework.

• Document rework actions, common failure modes, and lessons learned.

• Help define, improve, and standardize rework procedures and workmanship guidelines.

• Train and support technicians and engineers on soldering best practices.

• Maintain soldering tools, microscopes, rework stations, and consumables.

Logistics:

• Day Shift

• Up to $40/hr

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.