PCB Quality Technician - IPC & Process Improvement

Rocket EMS; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision and life insur

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities in advance

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure PCBAs and electronic products meet quality standards and customer requirements. You will inspect, test, and document results across the manufacturing process to identify issues and drive improvements.

You will perform IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 compliant inspections, maintain records in QMS, and support calibration of inspection tools while contributing to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. This role is Monday–Friday, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• 2–5 years in electronic manufacturing, preferably PCBA/EMS.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
• Proficiency with inspection tools (AOI, calipers, multimeters).

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on PCBAs using AOI and magnification.
• Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections per IPC-A-610.
• Verify component placement, solder quality, and assembly integrity.
• Execute electrical and functional tests as required.
• Record results and defect data in quality management systems; document nonconformances.
• Support calibration and maintenance of inspection tools; assist root cause analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical certification

Tools

AOI systems

Calipers

Multimeters

Job description

Rocket EMS is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure PCBAs and electronic products meet quality standards and customer requirements. You will inspect, test, and document results across the manufacturing process to identify issues and drive improvements.

You will perform IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 compliant inspections, maintain records in QMS, and support calibration of inspection tools while contributing to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. This role is Monday–Friday, with potential overtime.