Electronics Final Quality Inspector

XLR8 EMS; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

XLR8 EMS in California is seeking an Electronics Final Quality Inspector to ensure assemblies and PCBs meet quality, workmanship, and customer requirements. You will perform final inspections, verify tests and documentation, and approve or reject products based on specifications.

The role requires reading drawings, BOMs, and applying IPC-A-610 standards, using microscopes and gauges, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have 2-5 years experience and IPC/AS9102 familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years electronics inspection or PCB assembly experience.
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification is a plus.
• Experience with FAIR/AS9102 documentation.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, schematics and BOMs.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive final inspections on PCBs, harnesses, and assemblies.
• Verify that tests, documentation, and process steps are complete before release.
• Approve or reject finished products based on specifications.
• Inspect SMT-assembled boards for placement accuracy, polarity, alignment, and solder quality.
• Use microscopes, AOI results, magnification tools, and measurement equipment to validate workmanship.
• Document nonconformances and communicate findings to production leads or engineering.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and traceability documentation.

Skills

Electronic components

PCB assembly

SMT processes

Reading schematics

AS9102 FAIR

IPC-A-610 familiarity

Documentation

Inspection tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

AOI systems

Gauges

Job description

XLR8 EMS in California is seeking an Electronics Final Quality Inspector to ensure assemblies and PCBs meet quality, workmanship, and customer requirements. You will perform final inspections, verify tests and documentation, and approve or reject products based on specifications.

The role requires reading drawings, BOMs, and applying IPC-A-610 standards, using microscopes and gauges, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have 2-5 years experience and IPC/AS9102 familiarity.