Quality Inspector - Final PCBA Inspection

Ultimate Staffing; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced Final PCBA Quality Inspector to perform final and incoming inspections of PCBAs, electronic assemblies, and components to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements. The role requires 3+ years in PCBA inspection, knowledge of IPC-A-610, and experience reading engineering drawings.

Proficiency with microscopes, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and ERP/MRP systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PCBA, electronics manufacturing, or electronic assembly inspection experience.
• Experience performing microscope inspection of PCBAs and electronic assemblies.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of PCBAs, electronic assemblies, and finished products.
• Inspect solder joints, component placement, and workmanship using microscopes and other inspection equipment.
• Verify workmanship to IPC-A-610 standards and product specifications.
• Inspect for cosmetic, dimensional, and functional defects.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Use microscopes, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and gauges to verify product conformance.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material.
• Process inspection and inventory transactions in ERP systems.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Reading engineering drawings

IPC-A-610 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Final PCBA Quality Inspector to perform final and incoming inspections of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), electronic assemblies, and components to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour DOE

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of PCBAs, electronic assemblies, and finished products.
• Inspect solder joints, component placement, and workmanship using microscopes and other inspection equipment.
• Verify workmanship to IPC-A-610 standards and product specifications.
• Inspect for cosmetic, dimensional, and functional defects.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Use microscopes, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and gauges to verify product conformance.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material.
• Process inspection and inventory transactions in ERP systems.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of PCBA, electronics manufacturing, or electronic assembly inspection experience.
• Experience performing microscope inspection of PCBAs and electronic assemblies.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, multimeters, gauges, and microscopes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred

• IPC-A-610 Certification.
• IPC J-STD-001 Certification.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, or contract manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of acceptance sampling and quality inspection methods.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.