Quality Assurance Technician

Impact Electronic Solutions, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Electronic Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join the Quality department. You will program and operate AOI/SPI systems, assist inspectors, and ensure accurate inspections across SMT components.

Responsibilities include maintaining AOI libraries, providing feedback on quality issues, and adhering to QMS procedures while supporting Lean initiatives and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to OEM software, even without prior experience.
• IPC-A-610 certification is required.
• Minimum of 6 months in AOI or related inspection experience.
• Experience identifying SMT components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, inductors, ICs).

Responsibilities

• Program and operate 3D AOI/SPI systems using online or offline methods.
• Assist inspectors with review stations as needed.
• Import data and create programs; maintain AOI package library.
• Work with engineering and equipment manufacturers to improve AOI/SPI/x-ray accuracy.
• Perform first article inspections and provide prompt feedback.
• Maintain PMs on machines and ensure 5S standards and Lean accountability.
• Follow QMS procedures and help update work instructions as needed.

Skills

AOI operation

SMT component identification

Quality assurance

IPC-A-610 certification

J-STD-001 certification

Job description

Position Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager/Quality and Compliance Lead

Wage Range: $24-$30

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