Sr. Quality Technician

Ametek; Nuevo Laredo; On-site; MXN 946,000 - 1,461,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to ensure PCBA quality across SMT, THT, and inspection processes. You will own AOI programs, support IQC and outgoing inspections, and ensure adherence to drawings, IPC standards, and ISO 9001 in a high‑mix electronics environment.

The role is floor‑oriented, collaborating daily with Production, Engineering, and Materials to resolve quality issues and support audits, ESD control, and 5S in inspection and production areas.

Qualifications

• Must have strong English communication for technical documentation, customer communication, and audits.
• Minimum of 2 years in electronics manufacturing quality with focus on PCBA.
• Experience on SMT floor and assembly areas; working knowledge of IQC, in-process, and final inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections of PCBA.
• Own and validate AOI programs to ensure defect detection aligns with IPC and customer requirements.
• Coordinate continuous program improvements based on AOI results and false calls.
• Apply IPC‑A‑610 criteria during inspections (certification preferred).
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) for new products and ECOs.
• Support audits and maintain quality records using ERP/MES systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Materials to resolve quality issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Education

Technical degree or Engineering background (Electronics, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related)

Tools

AOI systems

Solder paste inspection

PCBA inspection tools

ERP/MES systems

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.
  

Qualifications

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.

Compensation

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.