Quality Technician – Electronics & Aerospace Systems

Impact Solutions LLC; Brownsville (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindscope in Brownsville, WI seeks a Quality Technician – Electronics & Aerospace Systems to perform in-process and final inspections of electronic assemblies and lighting hardware. The role requires reading schematics, applying IPC-A-610 and ESD controls, and supporting AS9100D/ISO 9001 documentation.

First shift, on-site, with a direct-hire path and 45-minute commuting radius. Join a veteran-owned aerospace and defense team focused on high-reliability components for military and commercial

Qualifications

• Hands-On Inspection Depth: 3+ years of hands-on quality control inspection or electro-mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Schematic & Blueprint Literacy: Read, interpret, and trace electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Quality Systems Training: Working knowledge of AS9100D or ISO 9001 quality management system procedures and documentation requirements.
• Commutable Radius: Residing within a comfortable daily 45-minute driving radius of Brownsville, WI area.
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Must hold United States Citizenship due to defense contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Execute Electro-Mechanical Inspections: First-piece, in-process, and final quality control inspections on electronic assemblies and aircraft lighting hardware.
• Interpret Drawings & Schematics: Verify component placement and wiring against schematics and assembly prints.
• Electronics Quality Standards: Inspect soldered connections per IPC-A-610 and maintain ESD handling protocols.
• Support Quality Management & Audits: Help maintain AS9100D/ISO 9001 records and audit readiness.
• Manage Compliance Surveys: Gather data for customer-required surveys including Conflict Mineral and environmental traceability.
• Document Non-Conformances: Identify and document defects and support corrective actions.

Skills

Quality inspection

Schematic readability

AS9100D / ISO 9001

ESD controls

Education

Associate degree in Quality Control

Electronics Technology credentials

Tools

IPC-A-610 standards

AS9100D documentation

Job description

Quality Technician – Electronics & Aerospace Systems

Job Order ID: 4820

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $55000/Yr

Web Publication Date: 11/3/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Brownsville, WI 53006

Job Function:
Quality Technician – Electronics & Aerospace Systems

$55,000/yr ($26.44/hr) Brownsville, WI Area 1st Shift Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Up to $55,000/yr ($26.44/hr base rate depending on experience) + 401(k) retirement plan and predictable direct-hire stability.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Predictable 1st Shift schedule (Monday – Friday) operating 100% on-site with zero travel and long-term daily routine stability.
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with a rapidly growing, veteran-owned aerospace & defense manufacturer (20% annual growth); direct hands-on impact working alongside a tight-knit production and quality engineering team.
• Core Functional Scope: Perform in-process and final electro-mechanical inspections, interpret wiring schematics, enforce IPC-A-610 soldering standards and ESD controls, support AS9100D QMS documentation, and assist customer compliance surveys.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing/quality inspection experience, electronic schematic literacy, a local commute within 45 minutes of Brownsville, WI, and U.S. Citizenship (required for defense data compliance).

This is a small, veteran-owned aerospace and defense manufacturer with over a decade of steady growth, specializing in mission-critical lighting assemblies for military and commercial aircraft. Quality inspection here is not a repetitive assembly line checkbox — it is the critical front-line defense ensuring that electronic components and lighting systems function flawlessly in demanding military operating environments.

If you are an experienced quality inspector or electronics technician looking for a stable, hands-on role in a supportive environment, this position offers an ideal career home. Working directly alongside the production heads, you will take ownership of floor-level electronics inspection, schematic verification, and quality documentation. The team is lean, communication is direct, and your attention to detail will directly safeguard product reliability across high-stakes aerospace and defense programs.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Execute Electro-Mechanical Inspections: Perform rigorous first-piece, in-process, and final quality control inspections on electronic assemblies, wire harnesses, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and aircraft lighting hardware.
• Interpret Drawings & Schematics: Read and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly prints, and technical work instructions to verify component placement and wiring accuracy.
• Electronics Quality Standards: Inspect soldered connections against IPC-A-610 standards and strictly maintain Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling protocols across all assembly and inspection stations.
• Support Quality Management & Audits: Assist in maintaining AS9100D/ISO 9001 quality system records, project documentation, and internal/external audit readiness.
• Manage Compliance Surveys: Assist in gathering data and completing customer-required compliance document surveys, including Conflict Mineral and environmental traceability audits.
• Document Non-Conformances: Identify, tag, and document non-conforming materials or assembly defects, working with production technicians to isolate issues and drive quick corrective fixes.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Hands-On Inspection Depth: 3+ years of hands-on quality control inspection or electro-mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Schematic & Blueprint Literacy: Solid, practical ability to read, interpret, and trace electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Quality Systems Training: Working knowledge of AS9100D or ISO 9001 quality management system procedures and documentation requirements.
• Commutable Radius: Residing within a comfortable daily 45-minute driving radius of the Brownsville, WI area.
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Must hold United States Citizenship due to defense contract compliance, ITAR regulations, and aerospace security standards.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Education & Certifications: Associate degree in Quality Control, Electronics Technology, or industry credentials (ASQ CQT, IPC-A-610 Certified Inspector).
• Soldering & ESD Expertise: Certified or trained in IPC-A-610 electronic assembly acceptability and formal Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) prevention controls.
• Aerospace / Defense Exposure: Prior inspection background working with defense hardware, military electronics, or aviation sub-assemblies.