PCBA Repair Technician

Epc Power•Fountain Inn, SC

About The Position

The PCBA Repair, Soldering & Test Technician inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, reworks, and tests printed circuit board assemblies and electronic products. Using schematics, drawings, work instructions, and test procedures, the technician diagnoses component- and circuit-level failures, restores assemblies to specification, and documents results. The role calls for precision workmanship, disciplined problem solving, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and production performance. The technician performs component-level troubleshooting and precision soldering and rework on surface-mount and through-hole assemblies; repairs or replaces defective components and completes approved wire, jumper, connector, pad, and trace repairs. The role also includes inspection, electrical and functional testing, failure analysis, corrective action verification, and accurate documentation. The technician follows ESD controls, work instructions, safety and quality procedures, communicates process concerns, supports root-cause and continuous improvement activities, and maintains a clean, organized work area and properly operating tools and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of experience in electronics manufacturing, PCBA repair, soldering, rework, or electronic test.
Demonstrated proficiency in hand soldering and component-level PCBA rework.
Experience with both surface-mount technology and through-hole components.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, component markings, and work instructions.
Working knowledge of common electronic components and basic analog and digital circuits.
Experience using a digital multimeter and other electronic diagnostic or test equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot electronic assemblies using a systematic, data-driven approach.
Strong manual dexterity and ability to perform detailed work using a microscope or magnification equipment.
Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and commitment to quality.
Ability to sit or stand at an electronics workstation for extended periods.
Ability to perform detailed soldering, inspection, and testing using microscopes, magnification equipment, small hand tools, and precision instruments.
Ability to safely handle small electronic components and follow required ESD and personal protective equipment practices.
Ability to lift and move materials within the limits established for the work area.

Nice To Haves

Electronics coursework, technical certification, or an associate degree.
Current or previous certification to J-STD-001 and/or IPC-7711/7721.
Experience working to IPC-A-610 workmanship requirements.
Experience repairing high-density SMT assemblies and reworking fine-pitch integrated circuits.
Experience with automated test equipment and manufacturing execution systems.
Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, automotive, or another high-reliability or regulated manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with failure analysis, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot PCBAs to the component and circuit level using schematics, test procedures, and diagnostic equipment.
Diagnose electrical, component, workmanship, and assembly-related failures.
Perform precision hand soldering and rework on surface-mount and through-hole components.
Remove and replace defective components while protecting pads, traces, substrates, and adjacent components.
Complete approved wire, jumper, connector, pad, and trace repairs or modifications.
Inspect solder joints and completed rework for compliance with workmanship and quality requirements.
Perform electrical, functional, and diagnostic testing using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, signal generators, electronic loads, and production test equipment.
Interpret test data, isolate failures, determine corrective action, and verify repaired assemblies meet specifications before release.
Document failure modes, repairs, replaced components, test results, and nonconformances in applicable systems.
Maintain ESD controls and follow approved work instructions, drawings, bills of materials, safety requirements, and quality procedures.
Communicate recurring defects and process concerns to Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams.
Support root-cause investigations, continuous improvement activities, and changing production priorities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and keep tools and equipment in proper operating condition.