Sr. Quality Technician

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Quality Technician is a hands-on quality role focused on PCBA manufacturing, responsible for ensuring product quality throughout SMT, THT, and inspection processes. This position owns and validates AOI inspection activities, supports incoming, in-process, and outgoing inspections, and ensures compliance with engineering drawings, customer requirements, IPC standards, and ISO 9001. This role is floor-oriented, actively supporting production and acting as a key quality reference within the SMT and assembly areas in a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform hands-on quality inspections of PCBA at incoming, in‑process, and final (outgoing) stages. Execute Incoming Quality Inspections (IQC) for electronic components, bare PCBs, and related materials. Provide direct quality support within SMT and THT processes, including: Solder paste inspection support. SMT line inspections. THT and selective solder inspection. Own, validate, and release AOI programs to ensure defect detection effectiveness and alignment with IPC and customer requirements.

Analyze AOI results, identify false calls vs real defects, and coordinate continuous program improvements. Apply IPC‑A‑610 acceptance criteria during manual and automated inspections (certification preferred). Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) for new products, ECOs, and process changes. Conduct Outgoing / Final Inspections to ensure PCBA compliance prior to customer shipment. Maintain quality records using digital inspection forms, quality systems, and ERP tools.

Collaborate daily with Production, Engineering, and Materials to resolve quality and process issues. Support internal, customer, and external audits, providing technical input and shop‑floor evidence. Enforce and support ESD control, workmanship standards, and 5S within inspection and production areas.

Education

Technical degree or Engineering background (Electronics, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related), or equivalent hands‑on industry experience.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing quality(preferably), with strong focus on PCBA. Proven experience working directly on the SMT floor and assembly areas.

Solid background in: Incoming Inspection (IQC) In‑Process Quality (SMT / THT) Outgoing / Final Inspection Experience supporting or owning AOI inspection systems.

Technical Skills

IPC‑A‑610 knowledge – (preferred). Strong understanding of SMT and through‑hole processes. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, schematics, and customer specs. Experience with AOI validation, defect classification, and program optimization. Skilled in use of inspection and measurement tools. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience using ERP/MES systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent) is a plus Languages English: MUST Required for technical documentation, customer communication, and audit support.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Manufacturing production and warehouse environment. Frequent presence on SMT and assembly lines. Extended standing and inspection activities. Occasional lifting to 35 lbs. Recurrent use of AOI systems and magnification equipment.