PCBA - Quality Inspection/Soldering/Rework Technician

Camptech II Circuits Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Camptech II Circuits Inc. is seeking a PCBA - Quality Inspection/Soldering/Rework Technician with hands-on PCB/PCBA manufacturing experience. The role requires prior hands-on work with PCB/PCBA quality inspection and manual rework, including soldering, to ensure product quality.

The position is on-site in Markham, Ontario, with responsibilities spanning visual and automated inspection, soldering, rework, and documentation to support quality systems and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PCB/PCBA manufacturing experience required.
• Experience in PCB/PCBA quality inspection and identifying soldering/workmanship defects required.
• Manual hand soldering and electronic rework/repair experience required.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 workmanship standards and reading assembly drawings/BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect PCBAs for workmanship, solder quality, and component placement.
• Perform manual soldering, touch-up, rework, and repair as needed.
• Inspect solder joints, components, and boards using microscopes and AOI/X-ray where applicable.
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Support incoming, in-process, and final inspection of components and assemblies.

Skills

Quality inspection

Manual soldering

Attention to detail

Reading drawings/BOMs

Team collaboration

Education

IPC-A-610 certification (asset)

J-STD-001 certification (asset)

Tools

AOI inspection equipment

Microscopes

X-ray inspection (asset)

Job description

PCBA - Quality Inspection/Soldering/Rework Technician

About Camptech

Camptech II Circuits Inc. is a Canadian electronics manufacturer with over 40 years of experience in PCB fabrication and PCB assembly (PCBA). From our Markham facility, we support prototype, NPI, and production builds for customers across a range of high-tech industries.

We are looking for a PCBA - Quality Inspection/Soldering/Rework Technician with hands-on PCB/PCBA manufacturing experience to support our quality and production teams.

This position specifically requires previous experience working with printed circuit boards and/or electronic assemblies. Experience in general manufacturing quality, mechanical manufacturing, or other industries without PCB/PCBA exposure is not sufficient for this role.

Important: Applicants MUST have prior hands-on experience in BOTH of the following:

• PCB/PCBA quality inspection, including identifying soldering, component placement, and workmanship defects.
• Manual hand soldering and electronic rework/repair of printed circuit board assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for workmanship, solder quality, component placement, polarity, orientation, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Perform visual inspection of SMT and through-hole assemblies in accordance with applicable IPC workmanship standards.
• Perform manual soldering, touch-up, rework, and repair of electronic assemblies as required.
• Inspect solder joints, components, PCBs, and completed assemblies using microscopes and other inspection equipment.
• Operate and/or program inspection equipment such as AOI and X-ray systems, where applicable.
• Identify defects including solder bridges, insufficient solder, misaligned components, polarity errors, damaged components, and other PCBA workmanship issues.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, work instructions, engineering documentation, and customer specifications.
• Investigate quality issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions with production and engineering.
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, rework, and corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, certificates of compliance, and other required documentation.
• Support incoming, in-process, and final inspection of electronic components, PCBs, and completed assemblies.
• Ensure assemblies meet applicable customer requirements, internal quality procedures, and industry standards.
• Work closely with production staff to identify recurring defects and improve PCB assembly quality and yield.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience in PCB/PCBA manufacturing is required.
• Previous hands-on experience in PCB/PCBA quality inspection is required.
• Previous hands-on experience with manual soldering and electronic rework/repair is required.
• Strong understanding of SMT and through-hole electronic assembly processes.
• Experience inspecting PCB assemblies for soldering and workmanship defects.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and electronic manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 workmanship requirements.
• Familiarity with J-STD-001 is an asset.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification is an asset.
• Experience using microscopes, AOI, X-ray, or other PCBA inspection equipment is an asset.
• Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize workmanship defects.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with production, engineering, and quality personnel.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On-site, Markham, Ontario

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Markham, ON L3R 3L1: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)