Quality Technician: AOI Programming & PCB QC

MacroFab, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MacroFab, Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks a Quality Technician (QA/QC + AOI Programming) to ensure quality and reliability of PCBA assemblies. You will develop, optimize, and maintain AOI programs to maximize defect detection and improve manufacturing efficiency.

The role combines strong QA/QC inspections with AOI programming, requiring knowledge of IPC standards, ISO 9001, and SMT/PCB assembly processes. Join a rapidly growing team delivering world‑class electronics manufacturing services.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; assoc degree or cert preferred.
• 2+ years in electronics manufacturing, quality inspection, or AOI programming preferred.
• Experience with SMT and PCB assembly environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of PCBAs and electronic products.
• Verify workmanship meets IPC-A-610, customer specs, drawings, and quality standards.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and support new product introductions (NPI).
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming products using NCR procedures.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform visual inspections using microscopes and precision inspection equipment.
• Ensure processes comply with ISO 9001, IPC, ESD, and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Create, modify, validate, and optimize AOI inspection programs for new and existing products.
• Fine-tune inspection parameters to maximize defect detection while minimizing false calls.
• Support AOI machine setup, calibration, and routine maintenance.
• Analyze AOI inspection data and continuously improve program performance.
• Collaborate with Process and Manufacturing Engineering to improve inspection effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot AOI equipment and programming issues.
• Validate AOI programs during NPI and engineering builds.
• Recommend process improvements based on AOI defect trends.
• Monitor production quality metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support process capability studies and quality improvement projects.
• Assist with customer quality investigations and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Customer Success, and Supply Chain to resolve quality concerns.
• Promote a culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

AOI Programming and Optimization

SMT Process Knowledge

PCB Assembly Inspection

IPC-A-610 Inspection

Quality Assurance (QA)

Quality Control (QC)

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

ESD Compliance

Manufacturing Documentation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification preferred

Tools

AOI equipment (Mirtec, Koh Young, CyberOptics, Omron, Viscom)

Job description

MacroFab, Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks a Quality Technician (QA/QC + AOI Programming) to ensure quality and reliability of PCBA assemblies. You will develop, optimize, and maintain AOI programs to maximize defect detection and improve manufacturing efficiency.

The role combines strong QA/QC inspections with AOI programming, requiring knowledge of IPC standards, ISO 9001, and SMT/PCB assembly processes. Join a rapidly growing team delivering world‑class electronics manufacturing services.