Quality Control Technician

Paradigm Information Services, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Paradigm Information Services, Inc. in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a Quality Control Technician for a mid-level electronics QA role. You will inspect SMT and through-hole assemblies to IPC-A-610 standards, review docs, and operate AOI/X-ray equipment.

The position is a 6-month contract to hire with pay between $20 and $25 per hour, onsite in Hillsboro. Prior electronics/PCB quality experience is desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related college coursework preferred.
• Experience in electronics/PCBs manufacturing quality inspection.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.
• Experience inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• Experience operating AOI and X-ray inspection equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Ability to use calipers, VOM, and gauges.
• ITAR compliance ability.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds and distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect SMT and through-hole electronic assemblies to IPC-A-610 Class 2/3.
• Review drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and production docs.
• Operate and program AOI equipment.
• Operate and program X-ray inspection equipment.
• Perform internal and external first-article inspections.
• Use calipers, VOM, pin gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Record inspection findings and quality data in the database.
• Identify and communicate quality problems or documentation discrepancies.
• Follow ITAR, safety, and certification requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read blueprints

BOMs reading

AOI inspection experience

X-ray inspection experience

ITAR compliance

Measurement tools usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AOI equipment

X-ray inspection equipment

Calipers / VOM / gauges

Job description

Paradigm Information Services, Inc. | Contract

Quality Control Technician

Hillsboro, United States | Posted on 08/06/2026

We work with our candidates to ensure that their career goals are a good match to a client company’s organization and environment. We look forward to connecting with you!

Job Description

Paradigm is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support our client'selectronics manufacturing operations. This is a mid-level inspection position for someone with prior experience in electronics, printed circuit boards, or manufacturing quality.

The ideal candidate can inspect SMT and through-hole assemblies, interpret technical documentation, operate automated inspection equipment, and identify defects in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards.

Job Title : Quality Control Technician

Type : 6-month contract to hire Pay Rate : $20–$25/hr.
Location : On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon

Job No: Para_1479

*Assignment lengths are estimated based on the expected load or scope of work. There is a possibility that the work may last longer or finish sooner than anticipated.*

As a Quality Control Technician, you will:

• Inspect SMT and through-hole electronic assemblies to IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3 standards.
• Review assembly drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and production documentation before beginning inspections.
• Operate and program Automatic Optical Inspection equipment.
• Operate and program X-ray inspection equipment.
• Perform internal and external first-article inspections.
  
• Use calipers, volt-ohm meters, pin gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Verify that assemblies, components, workmanship, and documentation meet customer requirements.
  
• Record inspection findings and quality data in the company database.
• Identify and promptly communicate quality problems or documentation discrepancies.
• Follow ESD, chemical, MSDS, safety, and equipment certification requirements.
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; related college coursework is preferred.
  
• Previous quality inspection experience in electronics, printed circuit boards, manufacturing, or computer components.
  
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.
  
• Experience in inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies.
  
• Experience operating or programming AOI equipment.
  
• Experience operating or programming x-ray inspection equipment.
  
• Ability to read blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
  
• Experience using calipers, volt-ohm meters, pin gauges, or similar inspection tools.
  
• Ability to identify electronic components and component part numbers.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify very small defects.
  
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn quality-related software.
  
• Ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
  
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and accurately distinguish between colors.
  

Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

About Us, Paradigm

Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. We're connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around, giving our employees that competitive edge needed in today's job market.

Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.