Senior PCBA Quality Technician – AOI & Inspection Lead

AMETEK Inc.; Nuevo Laredo; Hybrid; MXN 831,000 - 1,385,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Technician for a hands‑on role in PCBA manufacturing. You will ensure quality across SMT, THT, and inspection processes, own AOI programs, and support IQC and outgoing inspections to meet IPC and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering and Materials in a high‑mix electronics environment, applying IPC‑A‑610 criteria and supporting audits while maintaining ERP records.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or engineering background required or equivalent hands‑on electronics experience.
• 2+ years in electronics manufacturing quality with focus on PCBA.
• Experience on SMT floor and assembly areas.
• Experience supporting AOI inspection systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on PCBA quality inspections at incoming, in‑process and final stages.
• Own, validate, and release AOI programs to meet IPC and customer requirements.
• Analyze AOI results and drive continuous program improvements.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) for new products and ECOs.
• Support internal, customer, and external audits with technical input.

Skills

AOI validation

IQC inspection

SMT & THT

Solder paste inspection

ESD control

5S

Reading drawings

Excel

ERP/MES systems

Education

Technical degree or Engineering background

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

Job description

AMETEK Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Technician for a hands‑on role in PCBA manufacturing. You will ensure quality across SMT, THT, and inspection processes, own AOI programs, and support IQC and outgoing inspections to meet IPC and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering and Materials in a high‑mix electronics environment, applying IPC‑A‑610 criteria and supporting audits while maintaining ERP records.