AOI Engineer - Elevate PCB Inspection & Quality

Regal Technology Partners Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Technology Partners Inc. in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking an AOI Engineer responsible for in-process detection engineering, including SPI, AOI, and X-Ray, for both NPI and sustaining engineering.

You will plan and create inspection programs, define detection strategies, and troubleshoot SMT process issues to root cause. The role requires collaboration across engineering, quality, production, and customers to improve inspection capability and product quality, while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of related working experience in SMT/electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with SMT machinery and processes (screen printing, pick and place, reflow).
• Able to generate SPI/AOI programs and read/interpret board schematics and engineering drawings.
• Expertise in engineering principles sufficient to perform comprehensive line quality troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and maintain SPI/AOI/X-Ray programs and ensure process documentation is completed and updated in time for production
• Develop and provide SPI/AOI/X-Ray programs and technical support for new product introduction (NPI)
• Monitor SPI/AOI/X-Ray inspection and detection windows and modify as necessary to increase machine capability, reduce false calls, and improve quality
• Troubleshoot SMT process issues (SPI/AOI/X-Ray) to root cause and implement corrective actions in response to internal and external quality feedback
• Perform comprehensive line quality troubleshooting using sound engineering principles
• Analyze defect trends, generate reports, and recommend corrective actions to improve product quality
• Assist in major machine breakdown troubleshooting and coordinate repairs or maintenance as needed
• Work with Quality (QMM) on in-process and line audits
• Maintain and upgrade machine capability through engineering benchmarking projects
• Perform routine maintenance, updates, and calibration oversight on AOI and X-Ray equipment to ensure consistent performance
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance inspection accuracy, cycle time, and overall production efficiency
• Stay current on industry trends and AOI/X-Ray technology advancements to enhance inspection techniques
• Participate in new product development discussions and contribute ideas in PCB assembly automation and process technology
• Work with the engineering systems team on new release processes for SPI/AOI/X-Ray-related programs
• Provide training in machine maintenance, operation, and detection processes to technical support personnel
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, management, and customers

Skills

SMT experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

SPI programming

AOI/X-Ray equipment

Board schematics reading

Job description

Regal Technology Partners Inc. in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking an AOI Engineer responsible for in-process detection engineering, including SPI, AOI, and X-Ray, for both NPI and sustaining engineering.

You will plan and create inspection programs, define detection strategies, and troubleshoot SMT process issues to root cause. The role requires collaboration across engineering, quality, production, and customers to improve inspection capability and product quality, while driving continuous