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.
  
  

• 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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