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Hardware Rework Specialist

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Rework Specialist – Lab Support (Networking)

ONSITE (5 days a week): Sunnyvale, CA

HPE Networking, a leading provider of networking hardware and systems headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Rework Specialist to join our Lab Support team. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Lab Support and plays a critical part in supporting product development by managing prototype boards, systems, lab equipment, and asset tracking.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering activities including testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electronic and electromechanical systems
  • Perform detailed rework on SMT and BGA components, including hand assembly and disassembly
  • Interpret schematics, diagrams, layouts, and technical documentation to execute rework and troubleshooting tasks
  • Determine appropriate methods and processes for board and system rework
  • Assist in the design, build, testing, and validation of test equipment and fixtures
  • Utilize diagnostic and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and specialized tools
  • Build and troubleshoot test stations, minimizing downtime and supporting engineering productivity
  • Perform failure analysis and repair boards with issues such as incorrect/missing components, solder defects, and damaged traces
  • Execute ECO-related rework on PCBs, including wiring, component removal/reinstallation, and pad/trace restoration
  • Partner with engineering teams to provide feedback on failed components and boards for further evaluation

Basic Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of experience in PCB rework or a similar role
  • Strong expertise in reworking SMT, BGA, and small form-factor components
  • Proficiency in microscope-based inspection and precision soldering techniques
  • Solid understanding of electronics, including digital and analog fundamentals
  • Experience troubleshooting complex circuit issues down to the component level
  • Ability to build and repair test stations and lab setups
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while effectively prioritizing tasks

This is a highly hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working at the hardware level and contributing directly to cutting-edge networking product development.

Additional Skills

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Circuit Boards, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Debugging, Design, Design Thinking, Electrical Systems, Electric Circuits, Electromechanical Engineering, Empathy, Equipment Testing, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Independent Judgment, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity { 6 more}

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job

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Job Level

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"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

– United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 34.47 - 69.86 in California

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammer impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.

Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.

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