Quality Control Inspector

Sanmina; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose seeks a quality inspector to support SMT and assembly quality throughout manufacturing. You will inspect products, log data, and perform First Article inspections to ensure processes start correctly.

You will use microscopes and meters, follow IPC‑A‑610 standards, and work with MRB and RMA workflows. 4–6 years of hands-on inspection experience and strong communication are required; a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of hands-on quality inspection experience.
• Familiar with IPC‑A‑610 standards for PCB assemblies (Class 2/3).
• Experience with inspection tools and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production lines and provide actionable feedback to prevent defects.
• Log and track inspection findings, RMA/MRB statuses, and FA data.
• Perform First Article inspections to validate processes from the start.
• Support MRB, RMAs, and failure analysis documentation.

Skills

Quality inspection

IPC-A-610 familiarity

Documentation/Reporting

Communication skills

Tools

Microscopes

Meters

MS Office

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Job Purpose

You will help our team maintain high standards by inspecting our products throughout the manufacturing process to ensure they meet quality and customer requirements. In this role, you will specialize in RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) and MRB (Material Review Board) processes and be responsible for conducting detailed Failure Analysis (FA) reporting to support quality engineering initiatives. You will check products, test materials, perform failure analysis, and document all findings accurately.

Nature Of Duties / Responsibilities

• Inspect production lines and provide immediate, actionable feedback to operators to prevent or fix defects.
• Log and track all inspection findings, RMA/MRB statuses, and FA data accurately in our tracking software.
• Perform "First Article" inspections to ensure manufacturing processes are running correctly from the start.
• Carefully read and follow blueprints, assembly guides, and technical documents.
• Test incoming components and raw materials to determine approval or rejection status.
• Assist other quality departments with final inspections and audits as needed.
• Inspect electro‑mechanical parts and assemblies to verify conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process by documenting and tracking non‑conforming materials.
• Assist Quality Engineers with failure analysis by collecting data and preparing reports to support root cause investigations.
• Perform inspections for Returned Material Authorizations (RMAs) to facilitate accurate processing and disposition.

Education And Experience

• 4–6 years of hands‑on experience in quality inspection (SMT experience preferred).
• Familiarity with IPC‑A‑610 (Class 2 and Class 3) standards for circuit board assemblies.
• Experience with component identification, polarity verification, and using inspection tools like microscopes and meters.
• Proficiency in standard software (e.g., MS Office) and data entry tools.
• Strong written and verbal skills to document findings and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range (annual): $52,000 – $59,280 (25‑$28.50 per hour). The actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.