Hardware Rework Specialist
About The Position
Hardware Rework Specialist This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: Rework Specialist – Lab Support (Networking) ONSITE (5 days a week): Sunnyvale, CA HPE Networking, a leading provider of networking hardware and systems headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Rework Specialist to join our Lab Support team. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Lab Support and plays a critical part in supporting product development by managing prototype boards, systems, lab equipment, and asset tracking. This is a highly hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working at the hardware level and contributing directly to cutting-edge networking product development.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in PCB rework or a similar role
- Strong expertise in reworking SMT, BGA, and small form-factor components
- Proficiency in microscope-based inspection and precision soldering techniques
- Solid understanding of electronics, including digital and analog fundamentals
- Experience troubleshooting complex circuit issues down to the component level
- Ability to build and repair test stations and lab setups
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while effectively prioritizing tasks
Nice To Haves
- Accountability
- Accountability
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Bias
- Business
- Circuit Boards
- Coaching
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Debugging
- Design
- Design Thinking
- Electrical Systems
- Electric Circuits
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Empathy
- Equipment Testing
- Follow-Through
- Group Problem Solving
- Growth Mindset
- Independent Judgment
- Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive)
- Long Term Planning
- Managing Ambiguity
Responsibilities
- Support engineering activities including testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electronic and electromechanical systems
- Perform detailed rework on SMT and BGA components, including hand assembly and disassembly
- Interpret schematics, diagrams, layouts, and technical documentation to execute rework and troubleshooting tasks
- Determine appropriate methods and processes for board and system rework
- Assist in the design, build, testing, and validation of test equipment and fixtures
- Utilize diagnostic and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and specialized tools
- Build and troubleshoot test stations, minimizing downtime and supporting engineering productivity
- Perform failure analysis and repair boards with issues such as incorrect/missing components, solder defects, and damaged traces
- Execute ECO-related rework on PCBs, including wiring, component removal/reinstallation, and pad/trace restoration
- Partner with engineering teams to provide feedback on failed components and boards for further evaluation
Benefits
- Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
- Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
- Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
