Quality Inspector - Night Shift

Brightmachines; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Machines is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure assemblies, racks, and integrated hardware meet quality, safety, and performance standards before release. This role involves incoming, in-process, and final validation across mechanical, electrical, and testing stages.

You will work with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, and supply chain to ensure every system meets specification and is ready for deployment, with a focus on precise inspection, documentation, and compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
• 3+ years of quality inspection in server/electronics/data center hardware.
• Able to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Experience with ESD handling and electronic component inspection.
• Proficient with measurement tools (calipers, torque tools, multimeters).
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with server rack builds or data center hardware integration.
• Familiar with IPC standards or ISO-based quality systems.
• Experience in NPI or startup manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of server components, chassis, racks, cables, PDUs, and subassemblies.
• Conduct in-process inspections during mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Perform final inspection and validation of completed server racks and integrated systems.
• Verify builds against engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Inspect torque, labeling, cable routing, grounding, and workmanship standards.
• Validate installation of servers, networking components, storage, and power systems.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Identify, document, and manage non-conforming materials (NCMs).
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve quality and reduce defects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and ESD protocols.

Skills

Quality inspection

Server hardware

Read drawings

ESD handling

Measurement tools

Documentation

Data center hardware

Electromechanical systems

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification preferred

Tools

Calipers

Torque tools

Multimeters

IPC standards

Job description

RETHINK MANUFACTURING

Theonly way toignite changeis to build the best team. At Bright Machines®,we’reinnovators and experts in our craft who have joined together tomanufacturetheAI and data center infrastructureat the edge. We believeunifyingsoftware, intelligent automation, anddataisthe answerto delivering qualityand flexibilityatscale. We deliver products to meet the demands of today whilecontinuously investing in our Bright Factory modelto take advantage of what comes next.

Working with us meansyou’llhave the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. Ifyou’reready to apply your exceptional skills toa brighter way of manufacturing AI infrastructure,we’dlove to speak with you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Quality Inspectors at Bright Machines are responsible for ensuring assemblies, racks, and integrated hardware systems meet Bright Machines’ quality, safety, and performance standards before release. This role supports incoming inspection, in-process inspection, and final system validation across mechanical builds, electrical integration, and functional testing. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, and supply chain to ensure every system meets specification and is ready for deployment.

• Perform incoming inspection of server components, chassis, racks, cables, power distribution units, and hardware subassemblies.
• Conduct in-process inspections during mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Perform final inspection and validation of completed server racks and integrated systems prior to shipment.
• Verify builds against engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Inspect for proper torque, labeling, cable routing, grounding, and workmanship standards.
• Validate installation of servers, networking components, storage units, and power systems.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify, document, and manage non-conforming materials (NCMs).
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action processes.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve quality and reduce defects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protocols.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification preferred.
• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in server assembly, electronics manufacturing, data center hardware, or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Experience with ESD handling procedures and electronic component inspection.
• Proficiency using measurement tools (calipers, torque tools, multimeters, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with server rack builds, networking equipment installation, or data center hardware integration.
• Familiarity with IPC standards or ISO-based quality systems.
• Experience in NPI or startup manufacturing environments.

BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY

Bright Machines is a next-generation, AI-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructureproduction. Bright Machines uses its proprietary AI-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products (i.e., data center servers) for hyperscalers, neoclouds, and leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce their time to revenue. With its Bright Factory model, Bright Machines builds higher qualitydata center infrastructure at scale,addresses increasing market demands for computing power due to the surge ofAI, and answers the call to the U.S. national mandate to reshore manufacturing. Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations.