IPC-A-610 Quality Inspector: Precision PCB QA

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

ZT Systems in Texas is seeking an IPC-A-610 Quality Inspector to assess PCBAs and electronic assemblies for conformance to IPC-A-610 and customer specs. You will identify defects, verify workmanship, and maintain quality records.

You will use microscopes, X-ray, and other inspection tools, generate NCRs, support root cause actions, and help train operators on IPC requirements. Strong attention to detail and reading drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• Inspect PCBA, components and solder joints per IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria.
• Read assembly drawings, BOMs, Gerber prints and work instructions.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ISO 9001) and basic computer documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of PCB assemblies and solder joints according to IPC-A-610 criteria.
• Identify and document defects such as solder bridges, insufficient solder, lifted leads, and contamination.
• Inspect through-hole, SMT, BGA, LGA, and press-fit assemblies.
• Verify component placement, orientation, markings, and workmanship requirements.
• Review documentation and ECNs; maintain quality records per procedure.
• Record inspection results and generate NCRs; communicate findings to production and engineering.
• 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 & specs

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IPC-A-610 Certification (CIS)

Tools

Microscopes

Magnifiers

AIO

X-ray machine

Measurement equipment

Job description

ZT Systems in Texas is seeking an IPC-A-610 Quality Inspector to assess PCBAs and electronic assemblies for conformance to IPC-A-610 and customer specs. You will identify defects, verify workmanship, and maintain quality records.

You will use microscopes, X-ray, and other inspection tools, generate NCRs, support root cause actions, and help train operators on IPC requirements. Strong attention to detail and reading drawings are essential.