Quality Inspector

Advantest; Samptown (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest in New Jersey is seeking a PCB Final Visual Inspector to ensure assembled boards meet quality standards before shipment. You will examine boards under a microscope for workmanship defects and verify coatings and surface finishes.

You will document results, maintain quality logs, and support non-conformance management with production and engineering to reduce repeats and improve yields. English reading/writing skills and good computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while using a microscope.
• Good close-up vision (with or without corrective lenses).
• Occasional lifting of light materials or panels up to 25 pounds.
• Able to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Visual Inspection: Examine bare boards under magnification (microscopes) for workmanship defects.
• Defect Detection: Check for missing solder mask and features meeting spec.
• Coating and Surface Checks: Inspect for scratches, warpage, pitting, coatings.
• Quality Documentation: Record inspection results and complete lot acceptance sheets.
• Non-Conformance Management: Tag and report defective materials that fail standards.
• Collaboration: Work with production and engineering to address repeat defects and improve manufacturing yields.

Skills

Good computer skills

English reading/writing

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:A PCB, Final Visual Inspector is a quality control role that ensures fully manufactured circuit boards are free of defects before they ship to customers. Inspectors examine the boards under a microscope at high magnification to ensure all features meet our customers' requirements.Responsibilities include:Visual Inspection: Examine bare boards under magnification (microscopes) for workmanship defects.Defect Detection: Check for missing solder mask, features meet spec. board meets FFF.Coating and Surface Checks: Inspect the board for scratches, warpage, pitting, and proper application of protective coatings.Quality Documentation: Record inspection results, maintain accurate quality logs, and complete lot acceptance sheets.Non-Conformance Management: Tag and report defective materials or parts that fail to meet industry and customer standards.Collaboration: Work with production and engineering teams to address repeat defects and improve manufacturing yields.Requirements:Requirements:HS Diploma or equivalentGood computer skillsPhysical RequirementsAbility to sit or stand for extended periods while using a microscope or magnifying equipment.Good close-up vision (with or without corrective lenses).Occasional lifting of light materials or panels (up to 25 pounds).Additional Skills Preferred (but not required):Able to read and write in English