The Senior Hand Soldering Technician is responsible for the precise manual assembly, soldering, rework, and troubleshooting of electronic components on printed circuit boards (PCBs). This position ensures high-quality workmanship aligned with IPC-A-610 Class 3 and J-STD-001 standards. Additionally, this role serves as a technical reference within the team, supporting training, certification, and continuous improvement initiatives in soldering processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform advanced manual soldering on through-hole (THT) and surface-mount (SMD) components with high precision.
- Execute complex rework and repair activities using tools such as flux, solder wire, hot air stations, solder wick, and solder suckers.
- Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and assembly instructions with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshoot and resolve soldering or assembly defects following IPC Class 3 criteria.
- Handle moisture-sensitive and ESD-sensitive components.
- Inspect solder joints using magnification tools or microscopes.




- Document completed work and anomalies.
- Ensure adherence to manufacturing procedures and safety standards.
- Maintain clean, organized workstations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Train and mentor technicians and operators in IPC standards.
- Support certification and recertification processes.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or related technical field (required).
- 5+ years of experience in hand soldering, PCB rework, and electronic assembly.
- Advanced proficiency in manual soldering (THT & SMD).
- Experience with fine-pitch components and high-density assemblies.
- Knowledge of MSD and ESD handling.
- Experience with IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards.
- Knowledge of BGA rework processes.
- Understanding of SMD and through-hole assembly.
- IPC 7711/7721 certification required; CIT preferred.
- Knowledge of J-STD-001.

📌 Senior Hand Soldering Technician (México)
🏢 Ametek
📍 México