Quality Assurance Technician

Silicon Forest Electronics, a subsidiary of Impact Electronic Solutions; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Forest Electronics, a subsidiary of Impact Electronic Solutions, is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician in the Quality department. The role focuses on AOI/SPI programming, data import, and maintaining AOI libraries to ensure high-quality SMT assemblies.

The candidate should have IPC-A-610 certification, with at least 6 months of AOI experience, and a strong understanding of SMT components. In this role you will work to meet production needs while upholding QMS standards.

Qualifications

• Quality mindset and inspection discipline.
• Ability to follow QMS and Lean processes.
• Experience with AOI processes and IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate 3D AOI/SPI systems, online or offline.
• Assist inspectors at review stations.
• Import data and create AOI programs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Document control

Lean manufacturing

5S

Education

IPC-A-610 certification

Tools

AOI equipment

X-ray equipment

OEM software

Fusion documentation

Job description

Position Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager/Quality and Compliance Lead

Wage Range: $24-$27

Principal Accountabilities:

• Program and operate 3D AOI/SPI systems using online or offline
• Assist inspectors with review stations as needed .
• Import data and create programs
• Create and maintain the AOI package library
• Work with engineering and equipment manufacturers to improve the accuracy of AOI/ SPI & x-ray
• Become IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certified and retain those
• Program and operate any AOI machine
• Operate both of the X-ray
• Perform first article inspections and give prompt feedback per work
• Maintain PMs on machines.
• Meet production requirements: Ability to read, understand, and navigate in Fusion documentation, Pass the Component Identification quiz, Run in-line washers, and In-process inspection accurately
• Work in a manner that meets, or exceeds quality level and production
• Follow the procedures as defined in the QMS, that pertain to your area or Help update procedures and work instructions as needed to match the current process.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance on machines as
• Be a role model by following and re-enforcing Safety, ESD, ITAR, and QMS
• Actively participate in Lean activities and embrace change, as a minimum give feedback regarding changes to ensure stability and sustainability.
• Use the MES to track the time and status of
• Maintain 5S standards and continually look for ways to improve
• Pursue relentless reduction of waste

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to adapt to and understand OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) software, even without prior experience.

Previous IPC-A-610 certification.

Minimum of 6 months of experience operating automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment or related inspection experience.

Experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) component identification, accurately recognize and identify a wide variety of SMT components, including resistors, capacitors, diodes, inductors, and ICs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advance knowledge of troubleshooting and calibrating AOI equipment.

IPC-A-610 certified

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship*