Repair Specialist 3

MC Test Service Inc•Melbourne, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At SMTC Corporation, we are driven by a clear purpose: "We believe we enhance people's lives and our world every day." Our vision is to be an inspiring organization that earns the trust and admiration of our customers. As the best-in-class EMS provider, we strive to achieve the highest industry returns, driven by our passionate and dedicated employees. This is a temporary position for about 4 months. The Repair Specialist III is responsible for performing advanced printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) repair and rework while serving as the technical subject matter expert for board-level repair processes. This role performs complex component replacement, advanced circuit repair, failure analysis support, engineering builds, and process improvement activities while ensuring repaired products meet IPC standards, customer specifications, and reliability requirements. Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Test Engineering, and Production leadership, the Repair Specialist III provides technical guidance, mentors Repair Specialists, supports new product introductions (NPI), and drives continuous improvement initiatives within a high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or a related technical field preferred.
IPC-7711/7721 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS), or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe.- Required
Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience performing repair and rework of printed circuit board assemblies in an electronics manufacturing environment.
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience performing advanced board-level repair, integrated circuit replacement, conductor repair, wire adds, piggyback resistor installation, epoxy application, and precision soldering.
Experience supporting engineering builds, prototype assemblies, process improvement initiatives, or failure analysis activities preferred.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, repair documentation, and customer specifications.
Advanced knowledge of IPC-7711/7721, IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, and electronics manufacturing processes.
Experience utilizing ERP or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) preferred.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, mentoring, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist, Preferred
IPC J-STD-001 Certification, Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform advanced repair and rework of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including finepitch integrated circuit (IC) replacement, conductor repair, pad repair, wire adds, piggyback resistor installation, epoxy application, and complex board restoration using approved IPC repair methods.
Utilize microscopes, soldering stations, hot air rework systems, and specialized repair equipment to complete precision board-level repairs while maintaining product integrity.
Analyze failed assemblies to identify probable failure modes, workmanship concerns, component damage, and repair requirements prior to initiating corrective actions.
Perform advanced troubleshooting of repair issues and collaborate with Engineering, Test Engineering, and Quality to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
Support engineering builds, prototype assemblies, new product introductions (NPI), engineering change implementation, and manufacturing process validations.
Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, assembly documentation, bills of material (BOMs), engineering change notices (ECNs), repair procedures, and customer specifications to perform complex repair activities.
Inspect completed repairs to verify workmanship, solder quality, circuit integrity, component orientation, and compliance with IPC-7711/7721, IPC-A-610, and customer requirements.
Maintain complete documentation of repair activities, defect history, component replacements, manufacturing transactions, and product traceability within ERP or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Repair Specialists by supporting troubleshooting, standardized repair techniques, and on-the-job training.
Identify recurring repair trends and recommend improvements to manufacturing processes, repair methods, tooling, documentation, and product design to improve quality and reliability.
Maintain repair equipment, microscopes, soldering stations, and specialized tools in accordance with calibration, preventive maintenance, ESD, and safety requirements.
Maintain compliance with IPC standards, customer requirements, company procedures, ESD controls, and quality management system requirements.