Technician

Job Description

As a Technician, you will perform precision soldering and rework on complex Assemblies to high workmanship standards. You will execute advanced micro-soldering tasks, including handling fine-pitch SMD components, high pin-count connectors, and conducting QFN, LGA, and BGA rework, including reflow and reballing.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision soldering and rework on complex PCBAs to high workmanship standards.
• Execute advanced micro-soldering tasks, including fine-pitch SMD components and high pin-count connectors.
• Conduct QFN, LGA, and BGA rework, including reflow and reballing.
• Diagnose and repair damaged pads, traces, vias, and connectors.
• Support engineering debug by implementing board modifications, ECOs, and bodge rework.
• Work from schematics, board layouts, and engineering guidance to execute accurate rework.
• Document rework actions, common failure modes, and lessons learned.
• Help define, improve, and standardize rework procedures and workmanship guidelines.
• Train and support technicians and engineers on soldering best practices.
• Maintain soldering tools, microscopes, rework stations, and consumables.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in electronics soldering and PCBA rework.
• Extensive hands-on experience with fine-pitch and high-density PCBAs.
• Proven expertise in micro-soldering under a microscope.
• Strong understanding of PCB construction, component packages, and thermal behavior.
• Ability to consistently produce clean, reliable, and inspectable rework.
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Comfortable working independently on high-value, time-critical hardware.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.