BGA Technician - FAE

Job Details: Job Location: WUS - Fort Worth, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Engineering, Complete all fields. If a field does not apply, enter “N/A” and provide rationale where appropriate. Job Title BGA Technician - FAE Department MAAR00 Location Fort Worth Alliance, TX Reports To Department Supervisor Employment Type Full-Time FLSA Classification Hourly / Non-Exempt   EEO-1 Category Technician Job Grade W30 Document Revision / Date   1. Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled BGA Technician to support the FAE Department with hands-on assembly, rework, inspection, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of advanced BGA components. The successful candidate will work closely with Failure Analysis Engineers, hardware engineers, manufacturing teams, and other engineering groups to support engineering evaluations, debug activities, and PCBA repairs. This role requires strong experience with fine-pitch BGA rework, high-density PCBs, advanced thermal management, and industry-standard workmanship requirements.2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities # Essential Duty / Responsibility Approx. % of Time (optional) 1. Failure Analysis and BGA Repair Perform BGA, CSP, QFN, and other fine-pitch package rework, including board preparation, component removal, site cleaning, alignment, placement, and reballing as needed.   Inspect reworked assemblies using microscopes and other available tools; verify workmanship and check for solder bridges, damage, misalignment, or other defects. Coordinate X-ray inspection when required.   50% 2. Process and Equipment Upkeep Set up, operate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on BGA rework stations, soldering equipment, microscopes, and related tools; report equipment issues.   Maintain accurate records of rework performed, parts used, inspection results, and job status; handle components and boards carefully and track inventory as assigned.   20% 3. FAE Engineering Support Work with Failure Analysis Engineers to prepare boards, execute evaluation or demonstration builds, troubleshoot assembly issues, and support technical investigations.   15% 4. PCBA Board and Assembly Rework Support prototype, evaluation, and customer-returned boards through soldering, desoldering, modification, repair, and other rework tasks.   10% 5. Other Responsibilities Follow ESD, soldering, chemical-handling, and other lab safety procedures. Maintain 6S and keep work area organized. Comply with applicable quality procedures.   5% Qualifications: 3. Minimum Competency RequirementsThese are the minimum requirements needed to perform the job competently. Do not use preferred criteria in place of minimum requirements. Competency Element Minimum Requirement Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training or vocational coursework on electronics repair.   Relevant Work Experience One (1) years of experience in failure analysis, performing repairs. Three (3) or more years of experience in electronics manufacturing, electronics repair, or a similar production environment.   Licenses / Certifications IPC-A-610 training or certification, IPC-7711/7721 rework-and-repair training, and IPC J-STD-001 training or certification preferred.   Technical Skills Operate BGA rework stations, soldering tools, microscopes, and related inspection equipment.   Inspect workmanship, identify defects or board damage, and recognize when X-ray or engineering review is needed.   Troubleshoot rework and assembly problems; document findings and corrective actions.   Job / Process Knowledge Understand PCB and component construction, package types, soldering materials, and thermal considerations.   Understand rework limits, escalation requirements, traceability, and nonconformance documentation.   Follow ESD, safety, chemical-handling, and quality procedures. Coordinate with FAEs, engineering, and quality teams; communicate technical findings clearly.   Language / Communication (if job-related) English   4. Competency Equivalency / SubstitutionEquivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant inventory control experience may be considered in lieu of specific requirements where permitted by company policy.5. Additional Competencies / Behavioral Requirements Competency Job-Related Requirement / Expected Proficiency Problem Solving / Judgment Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to dissect complex problems and identify root causes.   Communication / Teamwork Communication: Ability to write clear, data-supported reports and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences and provide timely feedback to support other teams.   Leadership / Supervision Collaboration: Can effectively lead multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges.   Other Continuous Improvement: Ability to enhance product reliability and manufacturing efficiency   6. Physical / Environmental / Schedule Requirements Area Requirement Physical Demands Lift up to 50 lbs. Work Environment / PPE ESD (smocks, head covering, and shoes) Schedule / Overtime Schedule as required to complete responsibilities Travel / Other Limited to none