Senior Electronics Quality Engineer

Parailabs; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Parailabs is seeking a Senior Electronics Quality Engineer contractor to advance high‑quality electronics assembly and inspection. You will apply domain expertise to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and compliance while supporting AI training data initiatives.

The role requires strong IPC-610/IPC-620 experience, CAM review skills, AOI analysis, and counterfeit part screening per AS6081, with clear reporting and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on electronics quality experience in PCB assembly, wire harness, or packaging domains.
• Expertise in IPC-A-610 and IPC-620 criteria; IPC CIS/CIT certification preferred.
• Experience reviewing Gerber data and using PCB CAM software for manufacturability and QA.
• Proficiency in SMT processes, AOI defect analysis, and remediation of false AOI calls.
• Experience with AS6081 counterfeit part screening and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Review PCB CAM and Gerber files for manufacturability, quality, and standards.
• Perform IPC 610 and IPC 620 visual inspections and provide feedback on PCB assemblies or wire harness builds.
• Analyze SMT and AOI defect types and root causes of AOI false calls.
• Apply AS6081 counterfeit part detection for risk mitigation insights.
• Conduct semiconductor package inspections using C-SAM and X-ray, including MIL-STD-883 checks.
• Prepare concise reports and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project leads to refine workflows and enhance AI training datasets.

Skills

IPC-610

IPC-620

CAM software

AOI analysis

AS6081 counterfeit

X-ray/C-SAM

Documentation

Semiconductor packaging

Tools

PCB CAM software

Gerber data review

Job description

Role Title: Senior Electronics Quality Engineer

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote (US-based preferred)

micro1 is engaging Senior Electronics Quality Engineers to contribute expert knowledge to a customer's project focused on advanced electronics assembly and inspection. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Review and evaluate PCB CAM and Gerber files for manufacturability, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Perform IPC 610 and IPC 620 visual inspections and provide detailed feedback on PCB assembly or wire harness builds.
• Analyze and document surface mount (SMT) and automated optical inspection (AOI) defect types, including the identification and root cause analysis of AOI false calls.
• Apply expertise in counterfeit electronic part detection aligned with AS6081 standards, delivering actionable insights for risk mitigation.
• Conduct and interpret advanced semiconductor package inspections using C-SAM and X-ray imaging, including die inspection and MIL-STD-883 compliance checks.
• Prepare concise, well-written reports and articulate findings verbally to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project leads to refine workflow processes and enhance training datasets for AI development.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in electronics quality, CAM engineering, or failure analysis, specifically within PCB assembly, wire harness, or semiconductor packaging domains.
• Extensive expertise in IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 inspection criteria; IPC CIS/CIT certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing Gerber data and utilizing PCB CAM software for manufacturability and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in SMT processes, AOI defect analysis, and remediation of false calls in automated inspection systems.
• Direct involvement in counterfeit component screening per AS6081, with knowledge of risk indicators and mitigation strategies.
• Hands-on skills with semiconductor inspection tools such as C-SAM and X-ray, alongside familiarity with MIL-STD-883 procedures.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity in documentation and knowledge transfer.