Freelance PCB Inspector Madison WI / Part time 1099 WIMAOC26

Pro QC International; Madison (WI); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pro QC International is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to inspect PCB and PCBA assemblies in an electronics manufacturing setting in Madison, WI. The role requires hands-on SMT and through-hole inspection, with IPC-A-610 Class 2 criteria applied throughout the process.

The candidate should have 3+ years of relevant inspection or quality engineering experience, CSC IPC-A-610 CIS certification, and a background in EMS environments.

Formación

• 3+ years of inspection or quality engineering experience.
• Proven experience inspecting PCB/PCBA assemblies.
• Experience with both SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• EMS environment experience.
• Current or previous IPC‑A‑610 CIS certification.
• Practical knowledge of IPC‑A‑610 Class 2 criteria.
• Experience using microscopes or magnification for PCB inspection.
• Electrical/Electronics Eng education.

Responsabilidades

• Perform in-process, final, and pre-shipment inspections of electronic assemblies.
• Inspect PCB and PCBA assemblies using microscopes or magnification equipment.
• Evaluate solder-joint quality and overall assembly workmanship.
• Verify component polarity and orientation.
• Identify and document common PCB assembly defects.
• Apply IPC-A-610 Class 2 criteria during inspections.
• Work independently during the required coverage period.

Conocimientos

Quality engineering

PCB inspection

SMT inspection

IPC-A-610 CIS

Independent worker

Educación

Electrical/Electronics Eng education

Herramientas

Digital caliper/micrometer

Digital multimeter

Solder inspection tools

Descripción del empleo

Quality Engineer – PCB/PCBA Inspection

Contract length: 3 months
Schedule: 5:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to inspect PCB and PCBA assemblies in an electronics manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with SMT and through-hole assemblies, understands IPC-A-610 Class 2 workmanship criteria, and can independently perform inspections throughout the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, final, and pre-shipment inspections of electronic assemblies.
• Inspect PCB and PCBA assemblies using microscopes or other magnification equipment.
• Evaluate solder-joint quality and overall assembly workmanship.
• Verify component polarity and orientation.
• Identify and document common PCB assembly defects.
• Apply IPC-A-610 Class 2 criteria during inspections.
• Work independently during the required coverage period.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant inspection or quality engineering experience.
• Proven experience inspecting PCB/PCBA assemblies.
• Experience with both SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• Previous experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment.
• Current or previous IPC‑A-610 CIS certification.
• Practical knowledge of IPC‑A-610 Class 2 criteria.
• Experience using microscopes or other magnification equipment for PCB inspection.
• Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering education.

Required Tools and Equipment

• Digital caliper or micrometer
• Digital multimeter
• Solder‑join inspection tools
• Required PPE, provided by the Quality Engineer in accordance with vendor directions

Preferred

IPC‑A-600 knowledge or certification for bare‑PCB inspection.