PCBA Repair Technician

Job Title
PCBA Repair Technician

Job Description

As a PCBA Repair Technician, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and identifying defects in circuit boards, ensuring the quality and performance of our products.

Your role:

Identify and troubleshoot defects in PCBAs used in medical devices, including issues related to soldering, component failures, and connectivity problems.

Ensure that all PCBA repairs strictly comply with regulatory standards, including FDA guidelines, ISO 13485, and other relevant quality and safety standards for medical devices.

Replace faulty components on medical device PCBAs, such as SMT components, specialized integrated circuits, and other critical components, ensuring accuracy and precision in the replacement process.

Implement and strictly adhere to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control measures to prevent damage to sensitive electronic components during the repair process.

Conduct functional testing of repaired PCBAs to verify proper functionality, reliability, and safety, documenting test results and ensuring compliance with medical device specifications.

Maintain detailed records of all repairs, including traceability of components, adherence to Good Documentation Practices, and compliance with quality control processes, following IPC standards.

Work closely with the quality assurance team to address non-conformities, contribute to root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions in alignment with IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/21 standards.

Provide feedback to engineering teams on potential design improvements and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives related to medical device PCBA assemblies.

Follow strict health and safety protocols, ensuring a clean and controlled working environment to prevent contamination and ensure the safety of personnel.

You're the right fit if you have:

Practical Engineering degree in Electronics or a related field is preferred.

Proven experience of 5 year minimum as a PCBA Repair Technician.

Familiarity with IPC standards, particularly IPC-A-610 for assessing the quality of electronic assemblies. Formal IPC Certification is an advantage.

Proficiency in IPC-7711/21 for performing rework and repair tasks following industry best practices. Formal IPC Certification is an advantage.

Excellent understanding of ESD control measures and cleanroom practices.

Strong attention to detail and precision in handling electronic components, especially those used in medical devices.

Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

High safety awareness for Chemical Handling, Emergency Response, Tool and Equipment Safety & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Good English (verbal & written)

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