Quality Technician

Electronic Technologies International, Inc.; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance (≈

Job summary

Electronic Technologies International, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform final inspection of wire harnesses, cable assemblies and PCB assemblies to ensure conformance to customer drawings, IPC workmanship standards, BOMs, and work instructions.

The role includes cross-site support for ACH and ETI and a structured 90–120 day training program. The candidate will work with Production and Engineering, maintain traceability, and approve or reject products based on criteria.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of manufacturing inspection experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to interpret BOMs and assembly documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and visual inspection capability.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, box build assemblies, and PCB assemblies.
• Verify all products conform to drawings, specifications, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Ensure IPC workmanship requirements (IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610) are met.
• Verify labeling, serialization, packaging, documentation, and customer-specific requirements.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and maintain product traceability.
• Approve or reject finished products based on acceptance criteria.
• Inspect wire routing, crimp quality, terminal insertion, and connector orientation.
• Inspect solder joint quality, component placement, leads, and defects.
• Communicate defects to Production and Quality Manager; support root cause investigations.

Skills

Reading drawings

Wiring diagrams

BOMs & docs

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ShopWorX ERP

Calipers

Micrometers

Microscope

Job description

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing final inspection of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies to ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, IPC workmanship standards, and internal quality procedures. This position serves as the final quality gate prior to shipment across both American Cable & Harness (ACH) and Electronic Technologies International (ETI), ensuring only conforming products are released to customers.

As a team player committed to our company's success, this inspector will support both facilities with the ability to identify process improvements, work cross-functionally with Production and Engineering teams, and contribute to our continuous improvement initiatives. During the first 90-120 days, this role includes structured training across both ACH and ETI facilities to build comprehensive expertise in wire harness and PCB inspection.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Final Product Inspection

• Perform final inspection of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, box build assemblies, and PCB assemblies
• Verify all products conform to customer drawings, specifications, Bills of Material (BOMs), and work instructions
• Ensure all products meet IPC workmanship requirements (IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610)
• Verify labeling, serialization, packaging, documentation, and customer-specific requirements
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and maintain product traceability
• Approve or reject finished products based on acceptance criteria

Wire Harness Inspection (Primary at ACH)

Inspect in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620:

• Wire routing and dress, crimp quality, terminal insertion, connector orientation
• Shield terminations, torque verification, mechanical hardware installation

PCB Assembly Inspection (Primary at ETI)

Inspect in accordance with IPC-A-610:

• Solder joint quality, component placement and orientation, polarized device verification
• Lead trimming, solder bridges, insufficient/excessive solder, lifted pads
• Damaged components, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), conformal coating (when applicable)
• Mechanical assembly and connector installation

Quality Support & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate defects to Production and Quality Manager
• Verify effectiveness of rework before product release
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2-3 years of manufacturing inspection experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams
• Ability to interpret BOMs and assembly documentation
• Excellent attention to detail and visual inspection capability
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience inspecting cable assemblies and PCB assemblies
• ISO 9001 and ESD handling experience
• Experience with precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, microscopes)
• ERP/MRP software experience (ShopWorX preferred)

SEE YOURSELF HERE!

Each employee of ETI/ACH directly shares in the company's success. We want individuals who are team players, who can help us identify opportunities to drive our business forward. We are agile in our approach, and accountable for our actions. We focus on teamwork and remain committed to our goals each day. Innovation and problem-solving skills are critical for driving our company to the next level.

If you enjoy a challenge and are driven to succeed, For full- time employees we offer health, dental and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment as well as disability and life insurance after 30 days. We prioritize safety and strive to create a work/life balance for our employees.