Quality Inspector - PCBA - Level 2
San Jose, CA / Santa Clara, CA
Critical Manufacturing – Aerospace /
Contract: Part-Time /
On-site
For nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors
We are currently searching for a seasoned Quality Inspector in the Bay Area, CA with expertise in the inspection of Printed Circuit Boards Assemblies (PCBAs) and other electromechanical components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IPC-A-610 standards and the ability to perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections, ensuring compliance with customer and industry specifications. Experience inspecting solder joints, component placement, wiring, and mechanical integration is essential. Familiarity with documentation practices, non-conformance reporting, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
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
$30 - $33 an hour
Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.70 per mile driven). Untaxed.
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.