Quality Inspector - PCBA - Level II

SQA Services, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

SQA Services, Inc. is hiring a Quality PCBA Inspector in Long Beach, CA. This 4–6 week month contract, full-time role is on first shift, five days a week, focusing on visual PCBA inspections and paperwork verification at client sites.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years’ experience inspecting PCBA assemblies, knowledge of IPC-A-610, and the ability to read schematics and document Certificates of Conformance (COC). LEAN practices preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a PCBA Inspector/Assembler in electronics manufacturing or related fields.
• Knowledge of PCBA assembly methods and processes.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.
• Ability to read PCB assembly schematics and circuit diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual PCBA inspections and paperwork verification at client suppliers.
• Verify PCBA products meet quality and specification standards: component placement and solder joints.
• Inspect soldering, orientation, and placement per design and IPC-A-610 standards.
• Confirm shipping documentation is legible and accurate (part number, serial number).
• Check documentation packages to industry standards and classify defects.
• Interpret manufacturing drawings and circuit layouts to identify non-conformances.
• Periodically verify accuracy and ensure productivity to meet production schedules.
• Maintain equipment and keep work area organized and compliant with safety regulations.

Skills

PCBA assembly methods

IPC-A-610

Read schematics

COC documentation

organizational skills

Education

Diploma or GED in technical field

Tools

IPC-A-610 standards

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 4-6 week month contract, full time, 5 days a week on first shift, Quality PCBA Inspector position in Long Beach, 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

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

• Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.