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Hardware Electrical Rework Lab Technician

Apple· Sensing Hardware
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San Diego, CA$43.07/hr - $76.64/hrfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

EE Rework Technician responsible for high-precision electrical rework, assembly, and modifications on complex R&D prototypes and test fixtures, plus lab operations, safety, and collaboration with engineers.

Responsibilities

  • High-Precision EE Rework: Autonomously conduct complex board-level reworks, PCB modifications, and manual assemblies for next-generation electronics prototypes and test fixtures in accordance with engineer-submitted schematics or diagrams.
  • QC & Electrical Validation: Autonomously Perform hands-on quality control checks on all completed reworks. Use DMMs and other benchtop test equipment to verify electrical continuity, identify open/short circuits, measure component values, and validate that modified hardware functions as intended.
  • Manage the Lab Intake Queue: Process, prioritize, and log incoming rework requests through our tracking system, ensuring high-quality, documented, and timely completion.
  • Advise Engineers: Consult with engineers to identify optimal rework process and components to best enable research and robust hardware development.
  • Lab Space Upkeep: Keep the rework lab spaces organized, clean, and stocked with necessary consumables (solder, fluxes, solder-wick, components, tools, etc.).
  • Maintain Health & Safety: Actively enforce EH&S compliance and SOPs across the EE rework lab spaces.
  • Drive Tech Transfer & Improvement: Work closely with the lab management team to identify process gaps, propose lab workflow optimizations, and transfer successful rework/test methodologies across organization boundaries.

Qualifications

  • 8+ year minimum related experience required in high-precision electronic circuit board manual assembly and rework in an R&D lab, hardware development, or production-support setting.
  • Proven ability to hand-solder and rework BGA, LGA, QFN IC modules, and passives down to 01005 size under a microscope, including mounting ultra-fine jumper wires, installing micro-coax cables, and manually cutting/modifying delicate PCB traces.
  • Expert-level operation of rework equipment (soldering irons, hot air guns, hot plates, reflow/rework stations) paired with proficiency in benchtop EE test equipment (DMMs, DC power supplies, etc.) to verify and troubleshoot rework for functional integrity; functional fluency reading circuit diagrams and PCB layouts.
  • Experience using digital job submission/tracking systems to intake, prioritize, and document engineering requests, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage engineer expectations and explain technical tradeoffs.
  • Uncompromising commitment to lab safety and housekeeping, familiarity with basic chemical hazards (solvents, fluxes, epoxy), and physical capability to work in a lab environment, including lifting up to 20 lbs.
  • Proficiency with digital productivity tools (spreadsheets, presentations, workflow management) and a willingness to learn new skills.

Skills

Required:Hand-soldering and rework on fine-pitch componentsRework equipment operationCircuit diagram and PCB layout literacyDigital job submission/trackingLab safety and EH&SCommunication and collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility (where applicable)
  • Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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