Rework Technician

Summary

Responsible for removal and installation of components for thru-hole and SMT circuit boards as well as electromechanical assemblies, performing functional testing and troubleshooting of analog, digital, and microprocessor based systems down to the component level for established customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Perform testing and troubleshooting down to component level of analog, digital, and microprocessor based systems
• Calibrate, maintain, and/or troubleshoot test fixtures
• Operate all test equipment including multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and function generators
• Operate In-circuit test equipment
• Operate programming devices
• Analyze and interpret test information to resolve issues
• Support test technicians, manufacturing and engineering by removing & installing components on various assemblies
• Repair and or replace traces, pads, thru-hole barrels and damage to the PCB substrate in accordance to IPC-7711/7721.
• Hand solder Thru-Hole and SMD components and/or wires to circuit boards according to work instructions and or prints
• Clean PCBs as needed
• Assess product revision history and assembly documentation
• Inspect work to IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/7721 acceptance criteria
• Ability to use all types of soldering, desoldering, preheaters, hot air and semi-automated BGA rework equipment
• Document repair information as required
• Ability to process customer returns via Altek policy & procedure
• Completes rework on time while maintaining a steady flow of work
• Actively participates in quality initiatives by participating in problem solving, process improvements and performance measurements
• Responsible for understanding & following company, and or manufacturing guidelines/procedures
• Responsible for product quality as defined by internal and external customers, work instructions, specifications and procedures
• Responsible for following established safety rules & 6S

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Corrected 20/20 eyesight and good eye/hand coordination
• Ability to read & understand assembly prints
• Ability to solder surface mount & thru hole components
• Ability to solder fine pitched parts, place and remove. (e.g. QFP, gull wing leads)
• Ability to solder using a microscope
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with extremely small parts
• Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read & understand assembly documentation, test procedures, and all inspection criteria
• Ability to operate all test equipment including multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and programming devices
• Troubleshoot down to component level
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a high school diploma, GED or other equivalent experience.
• Previous thru-hole & surface mount soldering experience or training
• Minimum of three years electronic technician or test related experience
• IPC 610 & 620 certification
• IPC 7711/21 Rework/Repair certification
• J-Std and/or IPC certification a plus

Working Conditions

Work involves lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds. The ability to work a flexible work schedule is also required.