Repair Specialist

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Full Time Regular DIRECT Melbourne, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition

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.

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.

• 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..
• Advanced PCB Repair & Rework:
  Ability to perform complex PCB repair and rework using approved IPC repair methodologies.
• Failure Analysis:
  Ability to evaluate failed assemblies and identify probable failure modes and repair requirements.
• Advanced Component Troubleshooting:
  Ability to diagnose complex board-level failures and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Fine-Pitch & IC Rework:
  Ability to perform advanced integrated circuit (IC) replacement and finepitch rework while maintaining board integrity.
• Circuit & Conductor Repair:
  Ability to perform conductor repair, pad restoration, wire modifications, and board restoration techniques.
• IPC Repair Standards:
  Advanced knowledge of IPC-7711/7721 repair methodologies and accepted repair practices.
• IPC…