Quality Inspector

AB Electronics; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AB Electronics in Danbury, CT is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our on-site team. You will inspect soldering, PCBs, and cable assemblies to ensure compliance with customer specs and internal procedures.

You will document findings, collaborate with production to address issues, and contribute to a safe, quality-focused workplace. This is a full-time, on-site role with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic components, PCBs and cable assemblies.
• Ability to read and use process documentation (travellers, routing sheets, component data sheets, work instructions).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills for sharing inspection results and collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspect soldering, PCBs, and cable assemblies for workmanship and compliance.
• Follow customer specifications, industry standards, and internal procedures to guide inspections.
• Document inspection results clearly and consistently.
• Work with production teams to address findings and improve processes.
• Support a safe, consistent, and quality-driven work environment.

Skills

Electronics components

PCBs

Cable assemblies

Process documentation

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Tools

Microscopes

AOI

MES (FactoryLogix)

Job description

Quality Inspector

Danbury, CT | Full-Time | On-Site (7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

About the Role

AB Electronics is always looking for experienced Quality Inspectors to join our team onsite in Danbury, CT. This role is key to making sure our circuit board and cable assemblies meet the standards our customers rely on. You'll work closely with production teams, apply your technical knowledge, and bring a detail-focused mindset to every inspection.

What You'll Do

• Inspect soldering, PCBs, and cable assemblies for workmanship and compliance.
• Follow customer specifications, industry standards, and internal procedures to guide inspections.
• Document inspection results clearly and consistently.
• Work with production teams to address findings and improve processes.
• Support a safe, consistent, and quality-driven work environment.

What You Bring

• Experience with electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and cable assemblies.
• Ability to read and use process documentation (travelers, routing sheets, component data sheets, work instructions).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills for sharing inspection results and collaborating with team members.

What Will Set You Apart

• Certification to IPC-A-610, J-STD, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Experience using microscopes and other magnification for inspection.
• AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing safety standards.
• Experience using FactoryLogix or a similar MES.

Physical Requirements

Must have strong visual acuity for inspecting small components, including under magnification. Able to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Comfortable wearing PPE and working in a production environment. Use of handheld and/or machine operated electronic inspection tools and equipment is required.

Why Join AB Electronics

At AB, quality and precision are at the center of our work, and every role - especially this one - has a direct impact on customer trust. As a Quality Inspector, your eye for detail and commitment to doing things right the first time will help keep our standards high and our products dependable.

Evergreen Posting Notice: This is a standing opportunity, not tied to a specific opening. We review applications on a rolling basis and as business needs demand.

Pay Range Notice: Pay range presented for informational purposes and subject to change. Pay rate determinations based on experience, skill level, and business needs.

AB Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No agencies or unsolicited recruiter outreach, please. Resumes submitted without a signed agency agreement become the property of AB Electronics; no fee will be paid.