Rework Technician

Salcomp Manufacturing USA • Arlington, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rework Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and reworking defective electronic assemblies using soldering and de-soldering techniques. This role ensures that reworked products meet quality standards, reliability requirements, and customer specifications within a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in soldering, rework, or electronics repair within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SMT and through-hole soldering techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards for electronic assemblies.
• Knowledge of ESD control practices and safe handling of electronic components.

Nice To Haves

• IPC certifications such as IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, or IPC-7711/7721.
• Experience working in high-volume electronics manufacturing environments (EMS, automotive, or consumer electronics).
• Familiarity with Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems or functional testing processes.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual soldering and de-soldering of electronic components, including through-hole and SMT components on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Execute rework and repair activities in accordance with work instructions, engineering guidelines, and IPC standards such as IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/7721.
• Inspect assemblies using microscopes, magnification tools, and test equipment to identify defects including cold solder joints, solder bridging, insufficient solder, or damaged components.
• Ensure compliance with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control procedures and safe handling practices for electronic components.
• Document rework activities within manufacturing systems (MES) and maintain traceability of repaired assemblies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve recurring defects and support process improvement initiatives.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to quality issues.
• Maintain soldering tools, rework stations, and inspection equipment in proper working condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures, manufacturing standards, and operating procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees