Senior Electronics Quality Engineer

Confidential; United States; A distancia; USD 83.000 - 165.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Zekai is seeking a Senior Electronics Quality Engineer for a fully remote contractor role. You will contribute expert knowledge to advanced electronics assembly and inspection, shaping data inputs for AI systems.

No AI experience required; domain expertise in electronics quality is essential. The role covers review of CAM/ Gerber data, IPC-610/IPC-620 inspections, AOI defect analysis, and counterfeit screening per AS6081.

Formación

• 8+ years in electronics quality, CAM engineering, or failure analysis in PCB assembly, wire harness, or semiconductor packaging domains.
• IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 inspection criteria experience; CIS/CIT certification preferred.
• Review Gerber data and use PCB CAM software for manufacturability and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in SMT processes, AOI defect analysis, and remediation of false calls in automated inspection systems.
• Experience in counterfeit component screening per AS6081 and risk mitigation methods.
• Hands-on semiconductor inspection with C-SAM and X-ray, MIL-STD-883 familiarity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and knowledge transfer.

Responsabilidades

• Review PCB CAM and Gerber files for manufacturability, quality, and standards compliance.
• Perform IPC 610 and IPC 620 visual inspections and provide detailed feedback on PCB assembly or wire harness builds.
• Analyze SMT and AOI defect types, identifying root causes of AOI false calls.
• Apply AS6081 counterfeit detection knowledge to provide actionable risk mitigation.
• Conduct advanced 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 workflow processes and enhance AI training datasets.

Conocimientos

Electronics QA

CAM engineering

Failure analysis

IPC-A-610

IPC/WHMA-A-620

AOI analysis

AS6081

C-SAM

X-ray inspection

Documentation

Herramientas

PCB CAM software

Gerber data review

Descripción del empleo

Role Title: Senior Electronics Quality Engineer

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote (US-based preferred)

our partner 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.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.