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PCBA QC Technician

Garland, TX

Full-Time

We are seeking a highly detailed and experienced QC Inspector to serve as the critical final checkpoint in our Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing process. In this role, you will be responsible for performing in-process and final visual inspections of electronic assemblies to ensure they meet exact customer specifications and strict industry standards (AS9100D and ISO 13485). The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards and thrives in a high-reliability electronics environment.
Prior experience is required.

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Key Responsibilities
  • Visual Inspection: Perform detailed final and in-process visual inspections of populated circuit boards under magnification to verify solder joint quality, component placement, and orientation.
  • First Article Inspection (FAI): Conduct comprehensive First Article Inspections for new production runs, verifying that the initial build matches the Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly drawings, and customer requirements flawlessly.
  • Defect Identification: Identify manufacturing defects such as solder bridges, cold joints, missing components, or incorrect polarity, and clearly document these non-conformances.
  • Routing & Rework Verification: Route defective assemblies to the rework/solder technicians with clear instructions, and re-inspect the boards post-rework to verify the corrections meet quality standards.
  • Standard Compliance: Ensure all products strictly adhere to IPC-A-610 acceptability standards and internal quality management systems (AS9100D for aerospace, ISO 13485 for medical devices).
  • Documentation: Accurately complete quality logs, inspection reports, and traveler documents. Enter pass/fail data and defect codes into the ERP/MRP system to maintain complete lot traceability.
  • Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with SMT, AOI, and Production teams by providing feedback on recurring defect trends to help optimize manufacturing processes and reduce scrap.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality control or inspection within an electronics manufacturing (PCBA) environment.
  • Certifications: Active or recent certification in IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) is strictly required. IPC J-STD-001 certification is highly preferred.
  • Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to read and interpret complex assembly drawings, BOMs, schematics, and customer-specific routing instructions.
  • Component Recognition: Expert-level ability to identify a wide range of surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole components, including reading microscopic part markings and values.
  • Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus and an uncompromising eye for quality when reviewing high-density electronic assemblies.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively document issues and discuss quality standards with production staff.
Physical Requirements
  • Excellent close-up vision, depth perception, and the ability to differentiate colors accurately (crucial for inspecting solder reflections and component markings).
  • Ability to comfortably use and look through a stereo microscope or magnifying tools for extended periods throughout the shift.
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods at an inspection station.
  • Manual dexterity for handling delicate electronic assemblies without causing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage.
  • Ability to work overtime when required.
  • Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Accept a background check to be performed
  • Accept a drug test to be performed
  • Knowledge in: PCBA Visual Inspection
  • Knowledge in: FAI
  • Knowledge in: Hand Soldering
  • Knowledge in: Electronics Manufacturing
  • Knowledge in: Blue Print / Schematics Reading
  • Knowledge in: PCBA Component Recognition
  • Knowledge in: Attention to Detail
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