Job Description (JD) IQC Electrical Inspector
Department: Quality Control – Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Industry: Manufacturing of Electronic Devices Designation: IQC Electrical Quality Inspector / Engineer
1. Job Purpose
To inspect, verify, and ensure the quality of incoming electrical and electronic components, raw materials, PCB assemblies, and other electronic parts before they are released for production. Ensure all incoming materials meet approved specifications, drawings, technical datasheets, and quality standards.
2. Key Roles and Responsibilities
A. Incoming Material Inspection
- Inspect incoming electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, ICs, connectors, switches, relays, LEDs, and sensors.
- Inspect PCBs, PCB assemblies, wires, cables, power supplies, adapters, and electrical accessories.
- Verify component part numbers, specifications, ratings, quantities, and manufacturer details against purchase orders and approved BOMs.
- Check physical appearance for damage, scratches, corrosion, bent pins, oxidation, and other defects.
- Verify component markings, polarity, packaging, and labeling.
B. Electrical and Functional Testing
- Perform electrical testing using multimeters, LCR meters, insulation testers, and other measuring instruments as applicable.
- Check resistance, capacitance, voltage, current, continuity, and other electrical parameters.
- Verify component values against datasheets and approved specifications.
- Conduct polarity and basic functional checks.
- Identify defective, damaged, or non-conforming electrical components.
C. Documentation and Quality Records
- Prepare and maintain Incoming Inspection Reports (IIR).
- Maintain inspection records, test reports, and material acceptance/rejection records.
- Verify supplier Certificates of Conformance (COC) and test certificates.
- Maintain inspection checklists and quality documentation.
- Ensure proper traceability of inspected materials through batch numbers, lot numbers, and date codes.
D. Non-Conformance and Supplier Quality
- Identify and segregate rejected or defective materials.
- Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for rejected materials.
- Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Production, and Supplier Quality teams.
- Follow up with suppliers for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Monitor recurring supplier defects and support supplier quality improvement.
E. ESD and Material Storage Control
- Ensure ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions are followed during inspection and handling.
- Verify MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level) and storage conditions for sensitive electronic components.
- Check FIFO/FEFO practices and material shelf life.
- Ensure proper identification and segregation of accepted, rejected, and hold materials.
3. Equipment and Instruments Knowledge
The candidate should have working knowledge of:
- Digital Multimeter (DMM)
- LCR Meter
- Oscilloscope
- Insulation Resistance Tester (Megger), where applicable
- Continuity Tester
- Digital Vernier Caliper and Micrometer
- Magnifying Glass / Inspection Microscope
- DC Power Supply
- Electronic Component Tester
4. Technical Knowledge Required
- Basic electrical and electronics concepts.
- Knowledge of passive and active electronic components.
- Understanding of PCB and PCBA manufacturing.
- Knowledge of SMT and Through-Hole (THT) components.
- Ability to read electrical drawings, circuit diagrams, BOMs, and datasheets.
- Knowledge of component polarity, ratings, tolerances, and specifications.
- Understanding of ESD and MSL requirements.
- Knowledge of AQL sampling and inspection procedures.
- Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 and IPC-A-610 standards.
Role & responsibilities
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