SMT Rework Technician

Avant Technology; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avant Technology is seeking a skilled SMT Rework Technician in the US. The role focuses on soldering fine-pitch SMT and thru-hole components in a RoHS environment, using BGA rework stations, soldering irons, hot-air machines, and stereo microscopes. Strong drawing interpretation and precise manual dexterity are essential.

Responsibilities include precision soldering, component rework for advanced packages, defect repair on PCBA circuits, and maintaining meticulous workmanship for tiny 0201 parts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years current experience in fine pitch SMT and thru-hole soldering.
• Proficient using rework BGA rework stations, soldering iron, hot-air machines and stereo microscopes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and documentation such as Schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, engineering changes orders.
• Understanding of electronic component types and packaging (BGA, SOICS, RES/CAP packages etc.).
• General computer skills. IE: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, E-mail

Responsibilities

• Soldering of fine-pitch surface mount and thru-hole components in a lead-free (RoHS) environment.
• Perform precision soldering and desoldering under a stereo microscope.
• Handling advanced rework for fine-pitch components like BGA, QFN, and CSP packages.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying PCBA circuits, including replacing faulty, missing, or misaligned components.
• Maintaining a high level of precision for microscopic components such as 0201 packages.

Skills

Fine-pitch SMT soldering

Thru-hole soldering

Reading engineering drawings

General computer skills (Office)

Soldering accuracy under microscope

Tools

Rework BGA rework stations

Soldering iron

Hot-air machines

Stereo microscopes

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

SMT Rework Technician
This is a Monday through Friday 8 to 5 pm position is located at the Pflugerville Texas.

Primary Responsibilities:

Soldering of fine-pitch surface mount and thru-hole components in a lead-free (RoHS) environment. Using SMT rework BGA rework stations, soldering iron, hot-air machines and stereo microscopes.

Precision Soldering:Performing manual soldering and desoldering of surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole components, often under a microscope.

Component Rework:Handling advanced rework for fine-pitch components like BGA (Ball Grid Array), QFN (Quad Flat No-Lead), and CSP (Chip Scale Packages).

Defect Repair:Troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying PCBA circuits, including replacing faulty, missing, or misaligned components.

Manual Dexterity:High level of precision and "steady hands" are required for working with microscopic components like 0201 packages.

Required Education/Skills:

·Minimum 3 years current experience in fine pitch SMT and thru-hole soldering.

·Proficient using rework BGA rework stations, soldering iron, hot-air machines and stereo microscopes.

·Ability to interpret engineering drawings and documentation such as Schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, engineering changes orders.

·Understanding of electronic component types and packaging (BGA, SOICS, RES/CAP packages etc.).

·General computer skills. IE: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, E-mail

Working Conditions

·Environment:Often occurs in structured settings such as factories, test laboratories, or clean rooms where specialized clothing may be required.

·Physical Demands:Sitting upright for long hours in an indoor work environment.Ability to move around the facility, climbing stairs as necessary, bend down and reach up.