Quality Inspector - PCBA - Level 2

SQA Services; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality PCBA Inspector for a contract position. This role involves conducting visual inspections and ensuring compliance with IPC-A-610 standards. If you have a passion for electronics and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity allows you to work on-site, ensuring the highest quality standards in electronic manufacturing. Join a team of expert professionals dedicated to delivering top-notch quality assurance services. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and quality of production processes, making a significant difference in the industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a PCBA Inspector/Assembler in electronic manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret PCBA manufacturing drawings and circuit board layouts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual PCBA inspections and paperwork verification.
• Ensure PCBA products meet quality and specification standards.
• Maintain equipment and keep the work area organized.

Skills

PCBA assembly methods and processes

IPC-A-610 standards

Reading PCB assembly schematics

Documentation skills (Certificates of Conformance)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school

College degree in engineering

Job description

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in providing managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

We’re hiring for a 3–6-month contract, full-time Quality PCBA Inspector position in Torrance, CA. If you have a passion for electronics and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• You will be conducting visual PCBA inspections and paperwork verification at our client's supplier(s)
• Ensure PCBA products meet quality and specification standards, verifying proper component placement, solder joints, and other assembly specifications
• Inspect soldering, component orientation, and component placement for accuracy, as per design and IPC-A-610 standards
• Confirm shipping documentation is legible and accurate (part number, serial number, etc.)
• Check documentation packages to industry standards and classify defects
• Interpret PCBA manufacturing drawings, circuit board layouts, and identify non-conformances
• Periodically verify accuracy and ensure productivity to meet production schedules
• Maintain equipment and keep the work area organized and compliant with safety regulations

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of PCBA assembly methods and processes
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a PCBA Inspector/Assembler in electronic manufacturing or related fields
• Ability to read PCB assembly schematics, and circuit diagrams, and identify electronic components
• Proficient in documenting Certificates of Conformance (COC)
• Strong organizational, communication, and software adaptation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified or previously certified in IPC-A-610
• Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school; college degree in engineering
• Knowledge of electronic contract manufacturing and LEAN manufacturing practices
• 5 years of experience, with 2 years as a PCBA Inspector

$30 - $32 an hour

.70 cents per mile driven

Note:

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.