In-Process Inspector — PCB Quality & IPC Expert

OSI Electronics; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Leave of absence programs

Job summary

OSI Electronics division is seeking an In-Process Inspector to join their team. This role will perform inspection and verification throughout the electronics manufacturing process to ensure PCBAs, subassemblies, and finished products meet customer requirements and internal quality standards.

Responsibilities include in-process and final inspections after soldering or coating, evaluating soldering workmanship per IPC-A-610/J-STD-001, reviewing AOI and X‑ray results, and ensuring traceability and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree substitution allowed.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in PCBA production.
• Soldering workmanship inspection experience.
• IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 certification or training.
• Experience operating AOI and X‑ray inspection equipment a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret production travelers, routers, BOMs, drawings and inspection criteria.
• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter inspection results and review electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspection and final inspections for PCBAs after soldering, bonding or conformal coating, mechanical operation, or testing per production traveler or router and customer BOM and drawings.
• Evaluate soldering workmanship on surface mount and through-hole assemblies using IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 criteria, including solder joints, component placement, polarity, orientation, cleanliness, bridging, insufficient solder, lifted leads, damaged components, and other defects.
• Review AOI verification and X-ray inspection results, document findings, identify false calls, and verify hidden solder joints or internal conditions.
• Conduct First Article Inspection or First Piece Inspection before continuing production.
• Verify production documentation sign-off for completeness and traceability.
• Perform SMT setup verifications during production runs (feeder setup, part numbers, polarity, etc.).
• Uphold the company values and Code of Ethics.
• Report quality problems to prevent recurrence and allow corrective action.
• Duties may be modified to meet business needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings/specs

Manual dexterity

English communication

Education

High school diploma

IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 certification

Tools

AOI inspection equipment

X‑ray inspection equipment

Calipers / micrometers

Soldering equipment

Job description

OSI Electronics division is seeking an In-Process Inspector to join their team. This role will perform inspection and verification throughout the electronics manufacturing process to ensure PCBAs, subassemblies, and finished products meet customer requirements and internal quality standards.

Responsibilities include in-process and final inspections after soldering or coating, evaluating soldering workmanship per IPC-A-610/J-STD-001, reviewing AOI and X‑ray results, and ensuring traceability and