Aerospace PCB AOI Technician

Mercury Systems, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock-based awards

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development access

Job summary

Mercury Systems, Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a quality inspector to perform in-process visual verification of electronic assemblies and ensure production readiness. You will provide real-time feedback, document discrepancies, and escalate issues to leadership while maintaining IPC compliance.

Responsibilities include operating Koh Young AOI equipment, soldering with microscope as needed, and ensuring proper ESD, PPE, and FOD prevention.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; IPC certifications preferred.
• 2–3 years' hand-soldering experience on complex PCBs.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and ability to solder under a microscope.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 standards.
• Able to demonstrate soldering skills via a test if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process visual verification of electronic assemblies.
• Provide real-time feedback to operators and document discrepancies.
• Conduct complex inspections and ensure production readiness.
• Escalate systemic issues to Lead, Supervision, Quality and Engineering.
• Document non-conformities and maintain accurate records.
• Operate Koh Young AOI equipment and support IPC compliance.
• Adhere to ESD, PPE, and FOD prevention practices.

Skills

IPC standards knowledge

Hand soldering

Visual inspection

AOI operation

Teamwork

Effective communication

ESD/PPE/FOD prevention

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Koh Young AOI

Job description

Mercury Systems, Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a quality inspector to perform in-process visual verification of electronic assemblies and ensure production readiness. You will provide real-time feedback, document discrepancies, and escalate issues to leadership while maintaining IPC compliance.

Responsibilities include operating Koh Young AOI equipment, soldering with microscope as needed, and ensuring proper ESD, PPE, and FOD prevention.