PCB Quality Assurance Technician - Electronics Manufacturing

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Euclid, OH is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to uphold PCB manufacturing quality, inspect PCBs and materials, and drive defect analysis and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve yields and resolve production quality issues.

The role emphasizes electronics troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, CAPA investigations, and maintaining quality records in a rotating shift environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in PCB manufacturing and electronics troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with digital multimeters (DMM) and measurement tools desired.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and maintain safety records.

Responsibilities

• Support QA activities for PCB manufacturing, assembly, and test operations.
• Inspect PCBs, components, and materials for quality compliance.
• Analyze defects to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot PCB failures across processes, components, and test equipment.
• Assist in diagnosing nonconforming boards from production lines and returns.
• Support CAPA investigations, yield improvements, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain quality records, data, and performance metrics.
• Document nonconforming materials and ensure proper disposition.
• Perform audits on processes, workstations, products, and personnel.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D to resolve issues and support new products.
• Provide quality-related training and feedback to production staff.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and EHS requirements.

Skills

PCB manufacturing

Electronics troubleshooting

DMM measurements

Quality data analysis

CAPA investigations

Process auditing

MS Office

Education

Vocational training

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lincoln Electric in Euclid, OH is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to uphold PCB manufacturing quality, inspect PCBs and materials, and drive defect analysis and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve yields and resolve production quality issues.

The role emphasizes electronics troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, CAPA investigations, and maintaining quality records in a rotating shift environment.