PCB Assembly In-Process Inspector

Rapiscan Systems Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

OSI Systems, Inc., through its OSI Electronics division, is seeking an In-Process Inspector in Hawthorne, CA to perform inspection and verification of PCBAs, subassemblies, and finished goods to meet customer requirements and internal quality standards.

You will inspect after SMT placement, soldering, wire bonding, conformal coating, and testing, using IPC‑A‑610/J‑STD‑001 criteria, AOI and X‑ray results, and you will document findings with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in PCBA production environment required.
• Soldering workmanship inspection experience required.
• IPC‑A‑610 / J‑STD‑001 certification or training required.
• Prior PCBA assembly or soldering operator experience desired.
• Prior experience of operating AOI and X‑RAY inspection equipment, a plus.
• Ability to perform inspection under microscope while handling small parts required.
• Must be able to distinguish and identify colors as well as judge distances and spatial relationships with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to read and interpret production travelers, routers, bills of material, assembly drawings, customer specifications, inspection criteria, and work instructions required.
• Must be able to use typical inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, rulers, and etc.
• Basic knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or ISO 13485 desired.
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally effectively communicate in the business language (English).
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter inspection results and review electronic documentation required. Manufacturing and inventory software knowledge, a plus.
• Must have strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and ability to make consistent accept/reject decisions based on defined criteria.

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 acceptance criteria, including inspection of solder joints, component placement, polarity, orientation, cleanliness, bridging, insufficient solder, lifted leads, damaged components, and other workmanship defects.
• Review and verify AOI verification and X‑ray inspection of assemblies by reviewing automated inspection results, confirming defects, identifying false calls, documenting findings, and verifying hidden solder joints or internal conditions such as BGA solder quality, voiding, opens, shorts, misalignment, and other nonconformances.
• Conduct First Article Inspection or First Piece Inspection in accordance with the production traveler, customer drawing, BOM, approved sample, inspection checklist, and applicable acceptance criteria before authorizing continuation of production.
• Verify production documentation sign off for completeness, accountability and traceability.
• Perform SMT setup verifications prior to and during production runs, including confirmation of feeder setup, component part numbers, reference designators, polarity, orientation, program revision, stencil identification, solder paste requirements, and traveler or router requirements.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Skills

Soldering inspection

Microscope inspection

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

IPC‑A‑610/J‑STD‑001 certification

Tools

AOI inspection equipment

X‑ray inspection equipment

Calipers

Micrometer

Job description

OSI Systems, Inc., through its OSI Electronics division, is seeking an In-Process Inspector in Hawthorne, CA to perform inspection and verification of PCBAs, subassemblies, and finished goods to meet customer requirements and internal quality standards.

You will inspect after SMT placement, soldering, wire bonding, conformal coating, and testing, using IPC‑A‑610/J‑STD‑001 criteria, AOI and X‑ray results, and you will document findings with attention to detail.