Quality Inspector

advantestcareers; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest Careers is seeking a PCB Final Visual Inspector to ensure manufactured boards meet quality standards before shipment. You will inspect boards under high magnification, identify workmanship defects, and verify coating and surface conditions.

Responsibilities include documenting results, maintaining quality logs, flagging non-conforming parts, and collaborating with production and engineering to address defects and improve yields. A HS diploma and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Visual Inspection: Examine boards under magnification for workmanship defects.
• Defect Detection: Check for missing solder mask and features meeting spec.
• Coating and Surface Checks: Inspect coatings for scratches, warpage, pits.
• Quality Documentation: Record inspection results and maintain quality logs.
• Non-Conformance Management: Tag and report defective materials or parts.
• Collaboration: Work with production and engineering to address defects and improve yields.

Skills

Good computer skills

Read and write in English

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:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Good computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability 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