Solder and Rework Technician

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Job Description

Provide critical technical support to ensure high-reliability assembly and repair of electronic assemblies. Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering and Manufacturing to execute complex soldering, rework, and assembly tasks.

Specific tasks include the following:

• Component-Level Soldering & Rework: Perform fine-pitch surface mount (SMT) and through-hole (PTH) soldering, desoldering, removal, and replacement down to 0201/0402 components, QFPs, and BGAs.
• Trace & Board Repair: Repair damaged PCB traces, pads, eyelets, ground planes, and laminate surfaces.
• Wire & Harness Assembly: Perform precision wire stripping, tinning, splicing, pin crimping, and direct-to-board wiring or connector termination.
• Documentation & Compliance: Follow engineering change orders (ECOs), assembly drawings, schematics, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Active or recent certification in IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) or J-STD-001.
• Proficiency with stereo microscopes, high-magnification scopes, hot-air rework stations, vacuum desoldering tools, and thermal tweezers.
• Experience reading schematics, blueprints, bill of materials (BOM), and mechanical drawings.
• Solid understanding of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control protocols and lead-free (RoHS) vs. leaded solder processes.
• High manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and visual acuity to work under magnification for extended periods.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Will consider candidates with less experience if they demonstrate strong relevant knowledge, hands-on skills, and a proven ability to learn quickly in a technical environment.

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Target Base Salary Range: $61,700 - $74,700 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts. Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in high-reliability electronics assembly, solder rework, and PCBA troubleshooting.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.