Job Details

Job Title: SMT Soldering Technician / Electrical Technician

Location: San Francisco, CA

Contract: 3–6 months (potential extensions)

Pay: $45/hr, W2

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on SMT Soldering Technician to support R&D and manufacturing of electro-mechanical and optical products. This role is soldering-heavy and focused on precision SMT work under a microscope, along with PCB board testing, power-up, and basic electrical troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Perform precision SMT soldering and rework of small, fine-pitch components under a microscope
• Execute component removal, replacement, reflow, and touch-up on dense PCB assemblies
• Perform PCB board power-up, continuity checks, and basic functional testing
• Troubleshoot and repair board-level electrical and solder-related issues
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies for quality and workmanship
• Support prototype builds and low-volume production
• Follow ESD, safety, and quality standards and document rework and test results

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on SMT soldering experience
• Strong experience soldering small components under a microscope
• Experience with PCB testing, power-up, and basic troubleshooting
• Familiarity with hand soldering tools, hot air rework, and test equipment
• High attention to detail and comfort working on delicate assemblies