We’ve been in business since 1981, founded on the principle of providing the best services to our customers through hard work and a commitment to excellence. VSE provides superior turn-key PCB solutions that exceed industry exacting standards. We provide assembly and engineering services for electro-mechanical products.
VSE exists to empower life-changing and life-saving technologies worldwide. We are successful because of our commitment to exceptional customer service, being nimble, and delivering the highest quality.
Our team members are humble, curious, and electric! We are team players, practicing gratitude and treating others with respect. We are passionate learners, hungry for understanding and eager to explore. We are energized with positivity, wired, and driven to succeed!
Join our team to unlock our dynamic benefits: competitive pay, generous 401k match, flexible schedules, paid time off, holiday pay, health and wellness, along with opportunities for growth and development.
The Touch-Up / Rework Solder Technician is responsible for performing precision soldering, desoldering, and rework on printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies to correct defects identified during inspection or testing. This role ensures assemblies meet quality, reliability, and customer specifications while complying with industry standards such as IPC. The technician plays a critical role in reducing scrap, improving yield, and supporting continuous quality improvement efforts.
Perform soldering, desoldering, and component replacement on PCBs and electronic assemblies
Rework through-hole, SMT, and fine-pitch components (including BGAs, QFNs, and connectors, as skill permits)
Correct defects such as solder bridges, insufficient solder, cold joints, lifted leads, and misalignment
Use soldering irons, hot air rework stations, heat plates, and related tools with precision
Interpret assembly drawings, schematics, work instructions, and applicable IPC standards
Inspect work using microscopes, magnifiers, and visual inspection tools
Ensure reworked assemblies meet IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and internal quality standards
Identify root causes of defects and communicate findings to engineering or quality teams
Accurately document rework performed, including defect type, corrective action, and materials used
Follow ESD, safety, cleanroom, and material handling procedures (including solder, flux, and chemicals)
Handle sensitive electronic components with care
Maintain soldering equipment and tools in good working order
Support continuous improvement and assist in training junior technicians as needed
Qualifications
Proficient in hand soldering and desoldering techniques
Ability to read and interpret schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, and work instructions
Familiarity with microscope-assisted soldering and fine-pitch components
Knowledge of ESD control practices
Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Good communication skills with engineering, quality, and production teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet deadlines
Certifications (Preferred or Required, as applicable)
VSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
