SMT Rework Technician

Advantest America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America is seeking an SMT Rework Technician and Electronics Repair Technician responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and reworking SMT and through-hole assemblies. Expertise in soldering and IPC workmanship standards is required to ensure product quality.

You will interpret drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and work instructions; perform rework on PCBAs, replace components including BGAs, QFNs, and connectors; document work and support root cause investigations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interpret schematics and IPC guidelines.
• Experience with SMT/through-hole rework on PCBAs.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.

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.
• Use soldering irons, hot air rework stations, BGA rework equipment.
• Interpret assembly drawings, 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 meet IPC quality requirements.
• Document rework performed and maintain accurate production records.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing defects.
• Verify repairs through visual inspection and functional testing.
• Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Test teams to resolve assembly issues.
• Follow all ESD, safety, and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

PCB repair

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

IPC 7711/7721 Certification

Tools

Soldering station

Hot air rework station

BGA rework equipment

DMM/Oscilloscope

Job description

SMT Rework Technician, Electronics Repair Technician

Position Summary

The SMT Rework Technician is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and reworking surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole electronic assemblies. This role requires expertise in soldering, component replacement, PCB repair, and adherence to IPC workmanship standards to ensure product quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform SMT and through-hole component rework and repair on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
• Remove and replace defective components including resistors, capacitors, ICs, BGAs, QFNs, QFPs, connectors, and other electronic devices.
• Utilize soldering irons, hot air rework stations, BGA rework equipment, and other specialized tools.
• Interpret assembly drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and work instructions.
• Inspect assemblies for solder defects, component orientation, missing parts, and workmanship issues.
• Perform touch-up soldering and repair activities to meet IPC quality requirements.
• Document rework performed and maintain accurate production records.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing defects.
• Verify repairs through visual inspection and functional testing.
• Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Test teams to resolve assembly issues.
• Follow all ESD, safety, and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.