Sr. Quality Technician

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

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 servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

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 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.