Quality Assurance Technician

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

Job summary

Impact Electronic Solutions is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join the Quality department and support inspection processes on SMT lines. You will program and operate AOI/SPI systems, assist inspectors, perform first article inspections, and maintain equipment preventive maintenance.

Qualified candidates will have IPC-A-610 certification (and J-STD-001 consideration), 6+ months of AOI experience, and familiarity with SMT component identification.

Qualifications

• AOI equipment operation experience or exposure.
• IPC-A-610 certification required or in progress.
• Experience with SMT components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, inductors, ICs).

Responsibilities

• Program and operate AOI/SPI systems for production.
• Assist inspectors and review stations as needed.
• Perform first article inspections and provide feedback.
• Maintain PMs and 5S standards on equipment.
• Follow QMS procedures and support Lean initiatives.

Skills

AOI operation

IPC-A-610 certified

SMT component identification

Quality inspection

Education

IPC-A-610 certification

Tools

OEM software (general)

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