Electronics Quality Inspector – IPC & AOI Expert

Paradigm Information Services, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401K

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Paradigm Information Services seeks an Electronics Quality Inspector to support client electronics manufacturing operations. You will inspect assemblies, document defects, and ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, AS9102, and internal quality standards.

The ideal candidate has electronics inspection experience, strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and can operate microscopes, AOI systems, X-ray equipment, and related inspection tools to verify conformance.

Qualifications

• Current IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certification.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 electronic assembly inspection standards.
• Ability to inspect electronic components and assemblies using a microscope.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to enter inspection and defect information into databases.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, work instructions, and Quality Management System requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SMT and Final Quality Assurance certifications.
• Ability to obtain IPC-7711 certification when required by the team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electronic assemblies using 3D AOI systems and determine acceptance based on IPC-A-610 class.
• Perform final inspections of electronic assemblies and verify quality standards.
• Operate AOI systems, X-ray equipment, board washers per work instructions.
• Document defects and maintain defect tracking and non-conformance reports.
• Complete AS9102 First Article Inspection reports and submit to QA.
• Use MES to track work time and job status.
• Read and follow Fusion documentation, procedures, and instructions.
• Help update procedures to reflect current manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Follow safety, ESD, ITAR, QMS, Lean, and 6S standards and seek process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Quality inspection experience

Education

IPC-A-610 certification

J-STD-001 certification

AS9102 knowledge

Tools

AOI systems

Microscope

X-ray equipment

MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Board washers

Job description

Paradigm Information Services seeks an Electronics Quality Inspector to support client electronics manufacturing operations. You will inspect assemblies, document defects, and ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, AS9102, and internal quality standards.

The ideal candidate has electronics inspection experience, strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and can operate microscopes, AOI systems, X-ray equipment, and related inspection tools to verify conformance.