Quality Technician – IQC / QA / QC

MacroFab; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MacroFab in Houston is looking for a Quality Technician to oversee quality standards during manufacturing. The role involves conducting incoming inspections, quality assurance during production, and final product verifications. You will collaborate with various teams to resolve quality concerns and maintain documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 2 years of quality inspection experience in electronics manufacturing. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with PCB assembly (PCBA), SMT, or electronic manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, electronic components, PCBs, and mechanical parts.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and support process validations.
• Verify workmanship, labeling, documentation, packaging, and customer-specific requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or associate degree

Tools

Inspection equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

MacroFab is not just a contract manufacturer, but fundamentally a technology company with a focus on electronics innovation. Our team is comprised of assembly line operators, software engineers, electrical engineers, customer support, marketers, and sales reps. We’re as diverse in skillset as we are in background, with an interesting mix of team members as vast as Houston itself.

MacroFab is the first digital marketplace and intelligent manufacturing platform focused on the $500B market in contract electronics manufacturing. Ourtechnology and services allow customers to rapidly bring new products to market and consume manufacturing as a virtualized resource by offering instant price quotes, rapid prototyping services, and production at scale through a network of factories in North America. Our partners gain a source of low overhead manufacturing jobs, allowing them to fully subscribe their factory capacity and eliminate idle time.

Come join a rapidly growing team where you can take ownership of your role and build your career at MacroFab.

macrofab.com

Position Summary

The Quality Technician (IQC/QA/QC) is responsible for ensuring products and materials meet established quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role performs incoming material inspections (IQC), in-process quality inspections (QA), and final product verification (QC) to ensure customer requirements, IPC standards, and company quality expectations are consistently achieved.

The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement while supporting a culture of quality across the organization.

Incoming Quality Control (IQC)

• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and mechanical parts.
• Verify material conformance against engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and quality requirements.
• Identify, document, and quarantine nonconforming materials.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and suppliers to resolve incoming quality issues.

Quality Assurance (QA)

• Perform in-process inspections throughout SMT, through-hole, hand assembly, soldering, testing, and final assembly operations.
• Verify manufacturing processes are performed in accordance with work instructions, quality procedures, and IPC standards.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and support process validations.
• Assist with internal quality audits and process compliance activities.
• Monitor production quality trends and escalate issues when necessary.

Quality Control (QC)

• Perform final inspections of completed products prior to shipment.
• Verify workmanship, labeling, documentation, packaging, and customer-specific requirements.
• Ensure products meet quality standards before release to customers.
• Support customer returns, failure analysis, and corrective action activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Support nonconformance reporting (NCR) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Assist with root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize inspection equipment including calipers, microscopes, measuring devices, and testing equipment.
• Participate in process improvement projects focused on reducing defects and improving product quality.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Success to resolve quality concerns.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, IPC standards, ESD requirements, and customer-specific quality requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with PCB assembly (PCBA), SMT, or electronic manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.

Preferred Skills

• Incoming Quality Control (IQC)
• In-Process Quality Assurance (QA)
• Final Quality Control (QC)
• IPC-A-610 inspection
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Nonconformance Reporting (NCR)
• Inspection equipment and measurement tools
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Cross-functional collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Manual dexterity for inspecting electronic assemblies and components.
• Ability to work with microscopes, measuring instruments, and precision inspection equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow ESD protocols.

Success in This Role

A successful Quality Technician is detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about delivering high-quality products to customers. They proactively identify issues before they become defects, collaborate effectively across departments, and serve as a champion for quality throughout the manufacturing process. By maintaining high standards from incoming materials through final inspection, they help ensure every product shipped reflects the company's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.