QC Specialist - Counterfeit Detection Lab

Smith & Associates Europe B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Associates Europe B.V. is seeking a QC Specialist for the Counterfeit Detection Lab. The role focuses on inspecting electronic and non-electronic components before shipping, verifying specs, and preventing counterfeit parts.

You will document test results and ensure compliance with purchase orders and receipt protocols. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in inspection/testing, strong communication, and warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years component or product inspection, testing, counterfeit detection.
• Solid written and oral communication skills are a must.
• Multi-tasking and organizational skills required.
• Minimum 1 year warehouse experience.
• Knowledge of the electronics distribution field is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Verify information visually using microscopic equipment and the naked eye to ensure parts match manufacturer specs and are not damaged.
• Use the proprietary system to complete inspection steps and upload test results and related documentation.
• Ensure all PO/SO requirements are met and communicate discrepancies.
• Monitor lab operations and test turnaround times; report abnormalities to management.
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as XRF, X-RAY, Microscopy, Bondpull, Decapsulation, and Solderability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal comms

Multi-tasking

Warehouse experience

Education

College or technical degree in computer science/electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

QC Specialist- Counterfeit Detection Lab

Job Purpose

To support Operations by inspecting and verifying the quality of electronic components, non-electronic components, and peripherals before merchandise is shipped.

Essential Job Duties

• Verify information visually: using various microscopic equipment and the naked eye, to insure the component matches manufacturer specifications is not damaged using alcohol swipe and scrape test to verify product has not been black topped to determine if there are "red flags" that indicate a possible suspect part
• Utilize our proprietary system to complete, in detail, the component inspection process and upload any documentation, including but not limited to test results
• Ensure all PO/SO requirements are met
• Communicate with appropriate individuals when discrepancies arise
• Monitor lab operation and test turnaround time
• Provide timely reports to relevant personnel when required
• Report any abnormal features to management team
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments that perform tests such as, but not limited to, XRF, X-RAY, Microscopy, Bondpull, Decapsulation, Solderability, Baking, Curve Tracing, and C-SAM
• Ad hoc departmental support

Job Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years component or product inspection, testing, counterfeit detection
• Solid written and oral communication skills a must
• Multi-tasking and organization skills required
• Minimum 1 year warehouse experience
• Knowledge of the electronics distribution field is helpful

Education

College or technical institute degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or related filed is preferred

Certifications

A+ Certification helpful but not required CCI 102 Levels 1 and 2

Software Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite a plus

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 35lbs #LI-NV1

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Company

Founded in 1984, Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith's Intelligent Distribution model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $3.4 billion in global revenue in 2025 and ranks eighth among all global distributors.

Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more.