Advanced BGA Rework Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Advanced BGA Rework Lab Technician

Advanced BGA Rework Lab Technician

Position Overview

• Role Type: Part-Time / Contract
• Hours: 20-30 hours per week (Flexible scheduling available)
• Duration: 6 months with extension possible

We are seeking a highly specialized Lab Technician for a part-time contract role. This position is ideal for a precision soldering expert who thrives in a high-tech R&D environment. You will serve as the primary resource for DRAM BGA replacements and high-complexity board modifications, providing critical support to our engineering team on an as-needed basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advanced BGA Rework: Lead the removal, reballing, and replacement of DRAM and SoC components using the Air-Vac DRS25 rework system.
• Precision Soldering: Perform manual rework of fine-pitch SMT components (down to 0201), including QFNs, connectors, and passives.
• Engineering Modifications: Execute complex "dead-bug" wiring, trace repairs, and ECO (Engineering Change Order) implementations.
• Profile Optimization: Maintain and create thermal profiles for the DRS25 to ensure consistent results across various board geometries.
• Documentation: Maintain a brief log of rework success rates and provide feedback to engineers on board "reworkability" and pad damage.

Technical Requirements

• Specialized Expertise: Demonstrated mastery of the Air-Vac DRS25 or similar high-end BGA rework stations.
• Industry Standards: Working knowledge of IPC-7711/7721 (Rework and Repair) and IPC-A-610 .
• Chemical & Lab Safety: Deep familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for fluxes (Rosin/No-Clean) and solvents, and strict adherence to ESD protocols.
• Microscope Proficiency: Extensive experience performing high-precision work under a microscope for 4-6 hours at a time.

Contract & Schedule Details

• Workload: Consistent 20-30 hours per week.
• Flexibility: We offer a flexible start/end time, provided project deadlines are met.
• Location: On-site at our Andover Lab (This is a hands-on hardware role and cannot be performed remotely).

Key Competencies

• Efficiency: Ability to manage a queue of rework tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Quality First: A "first-time-right" mentality, especially when working on one-of-a-kind prototype boards.

Clear Communication: Ability to update engineering teams on the status of high-priority repairs via email or ticketing systems.

Benefits

 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/11/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$50 - $100 USD per hour