IPC-A-610 Quality Inspector: PCB Assembly Expert

ZT Group Intl; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks an IPC-A-610 Quality Inspector to inspect PCBAs and electronics assemblies, ensuring compliance with IPC-A-610 and customer specs. You will document defects, generate NCRs, and support root cause investigations.

The role requires 1–5 years in electronics manufacturing or quality inspection, with IPC-A-610 experience and the ability to read drawings and BOMs. On-site work with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing or quality inspection.
• IPC-A-610 Certification (Certified IPC Specialist or CIS) preferred or required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, BOMs, Gerber prints, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ISO 9001.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of PCB assemblies, components, and solder joints according to IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria.
• Identify and document defects such as solder bridges, insufficient solder, lifted leads, component damage, polarity errors, and contamination.
• Inspect through-hole, SMT, BGA, LGA, and press‑fit connector assemblies.
• Verify component placement, orientation, marking, and workmanship requirements.
• Review assembly documentation, drawings, work instructions, and ECNs.
• Use inspection tools such as microscopes, magnifiers, AIO, Xray machine and measurement equipment.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Generate non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and communicate findings to production and engineering teams.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with ESD handling requirements and quality procedures.
• Assist in training operators on IPC workmanship requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings & BOMs

Documentation & reporting

Basic computer skills

Quality inspection

IPC standards knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

IPC-A-610 Certification (CIS) preferred or required

Tools

Microscopes

Magnifiers

AIO

X‑ray inspection equipment

Measurement equipment

Job description

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks an IPC-A-610 Quality Inspector to inspect PCBAs and electronics assemblies, ensuring compliance with IPC-A-610 and customer specs. You will document defects, generate NCRs, and support root cause investigations.

The role requires 1–5 years in electronics manufacturing or quality inspection, with IPC-A-610 experience and the ability to read drawings and BOMs. On-site work with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.