Hardware Rework Specialist

This role has been designed as onsite with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

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.

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ONSITE (5 days a week):
Sunnyvale, CA

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Networking, a leading provider of advanced networking hardware and systems, is seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Rework Specialist to join our Lab Support team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Lab Support and plays a critical role in supporting product development through hands‑on work with prototype boards, lab systems, and equipment.

As a Rework Specialist, you will be deeply involved in the development lifecycle, supporting engineering teams by performing detailed rework, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic systems. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced lab environment and enjoys working at the hardware level on cutting‑edge networking products.

• Support engineering activities including testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electronic and electromechanical systems
• Perform precision rework on SMT and BGA components, including hand assembly and disassembly
• Interpret schematics, layouts, and technical documentation to execute rework and troubleshooting tasks
• Determine appropriate tools, techniques, and processes for board and system rework
• Assist in the design, build, and validation of test equipment and fixtures
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), and other specialized equipment
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot test stations to minimize downtime and support engineering productivity
• Conduct failure analysis and repair boards with issues such as missing components, solder defects, and damaged traces
• Execute engineering change order (ECO) updates on PCBs, including wiring, component replacement, and trace/pad restoration
• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide feedback on failures and support root cause analysis

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in PCB rework or a related hands‑on electronics role
• Strong expertise in SMT and BGA rework, including small form‑factor components
• Proficiency with microscope‑based inspection and precision soldering techniques
• Solid understanding of digital and analog electronics fundamentals
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex circuit issues at the component level
• Experience building and repairing lab setups and test stations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize and perform effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑demands environment

This is a highly hands‑on role suited for someone passionate about hardware development and eager to contribute directly to next‑generation networking technologies.

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.

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.

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and…