Job Responsibilities

• Inspect printed circuit boards at the final QA process to ensure that all quality requirements are adhered to.
• Examines unit for physical defects and quality of workmanship for conformity to IPC standards.
• Verifies installation of hardware on assemblies, components and parts for documentation. 
• Using magnification aids and stereo-microscope, inspect populated PCBs and identify component misplacement and solder defects or any other defects to IPC-A-610 (current revision) standards. 
• Using Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment, inspect populated PCBs for correct component placement, value, and orientation (also Ball Grid Array mounting). (Optional when going out source inspection)
• Using defect or nonconformance data, effectively communicate quality issues, via QMS procedures, to the PCB Assembly Manager or assembly house personnel as required, for immediate correction. 
• Using customer Bill of Material and assembly notes, verify that assembly is built correctly, up to and including final inspection. 
• Identifies and reports all processes and product non-conformances. Maintains all required logs and records. 
• Communicates discrepancies to the appropriate management representative in order to ensure that all products meet customer specifications. 
• Interface with source inspectors and other customer representatives if required.
• Perform inspection for all manufacturing operations when auditing Assembly House
• Incoming inspection of electronic components and parts utilizing company/customer specifications, data sheets and BOM, insure that all parts shipped from vendors meet required quality criteria.
• Perform final inspection of printed circuit board assemblies; components verification, solder-ability and finished goods inspection before shipment.
• Read and understand customer’s drawings, specifications and requirements as they apply to inspecting printed circuit board assembly.
• Read, understand, and comply with ISO procedures and work instructions. 
• Read and understand IPC specifications as related to manufacturing and inspecting printed circuit board assembly.
• Complete various forms and documentation as related to reporting inspection results.
• Communicate both verbally and written with coworkers and management regarding procedures, inspections, requirements and other elements of quality assurance.  
• Track jobs and enter inspector results regarding yields, rework and scrap on reports.
• Perform house keeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Interact professionally and diplomatically with managers, co-workers, and vendors.
• Be punctual and maintain good attendance.