Senior AOI Programmer - PCB Quality & Yields

Jobot; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO & sick leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an AOI Programming Lead to support PCB assembly operations. You will create and optimize AOI programs, fine-tune inspection parameters, and collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to reduce defects and improve yields.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in AOI programming/operation, SMT process knowledge, and IPC standards familiarity. This full-time on-site role offers strong growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AOI programming or operating AOI equipment in electronics manufacturing.
• MRP experience required.
• Strong understanding of SMT assembly processes and component identification.
• Experience interpreting fabrication drawings, Gerber files, BOMs and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and solder joint criteria for PCB inspection.
• Proficiency with inspection and troubleshooting tools in high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and maintain AOI inspection programs for new and existing PCB assemblies.
• Fine-tune inspection parameters to improve defect detection while minimizing false calls.
• Troubleshoot AOI-related issues and implement corrective actions to improve inspection performance.
• Review and analyze inspection results, identify trends, and collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to resolve defects.
• Evaluate PCB assemblies for solder quality, polarity, and orientation.
• Support NPI by developing AOI criteria and programs during product launches.

Skills

AOI programming

SMT processes

Analytical & problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electronics training

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Pemtron AOI

Koh Young AOI

Gerber files

Job description

Jobot is seeking an AOI Programming Lead to support PCB assembly operations. You will create and optimize AOI programs, fine-tune inspection parameters, and collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to reduce defects and improve yields.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in AOI programming/operation, SMT process knowledge, and IPC standards familiarity. This full-time on-site role offers strong growth and comprehensive benefits.