About the role
For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in providing managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.
We’re hiring for a Quality PCBA Source Inspector. The schedule is for the first shift, part-time, 20-30 hours a week, 2-4 days per week on an as-needed basis. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
- You will be conducting visual PCBA inspections and paperwork verification at our client's supplier(s)
- Ensure PCBA products meet quality and specification standards, verifying proper component placement, solder joints, and other assembly specifications
- Inspect soldering, component orientation, and component placement for accuracy, as per design and IPC-A-610 standards
- Confirm shipping documentation is legible and accurate (part number, serial number, etc.)
- Check documentation packages to industry standards and classify defects
- Interpret PCBA manufacturing drawings, circuit board layouts, and identify non-conformances
- Periodically verify accuracy and ensure productivity to meet production schedules
- Maintain equipment and keep the work area organized and compliant with safety regulations
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of PCBA assembly methods and processes
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a PCBA Inspector/Assembler in electronic manufacturing or related fields
- Ability to read PCB assembly schematics, and circuit diagrams, and identify electronic components
- Proficient in documenting Certificates of Conformance (COC)
- Strong organizational, communication, and software adaptation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified or previously certified in IPC-A-610
- Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school; college degree in engineering
- Knowledge of electronic contract manufacturing and LEAN manufacturing practices
- 5 years of experience, with 2 years as a PCBA Inspector
Note
SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.
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50% hourly rate for any travel time ("p2p")
Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.