Quality Technician (Inspection/Repair)

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To:  Quality Technician (Inspection/Repair)
Location: 500 S. Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Company:  Aimtron Corporation (Electronic Manufacturing Services)
Employment Type:  Full-time
Shift Timings: 1st Shift (07.00 AM – 03.30 PM)

Job Summary

Aimtron Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician responsible for inspecting electronic assemblies and PCBAs to IPC Class III workmanship standards. The ideal candidate will possess current IPC certifications and extensive experience inspecting high-reliability electronic products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual inspection of PCB assemblies, SMT, THT, and final assemblies.
• Inspect products in accordance with IPC-A-610 Class III standards.
• Verify solder quality, polarity, orientation, component placement, and workmanship.
• Identify defects including insufficient solder, bridges, tombstoning, lifted leads, voids, and contamination.
• Review AOI findings and perform manual verification.
• Document inspection results accurately.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and in-process inspections.
• Participate in MRB activities and quality investigations.
• Work closely with Production, Process Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal quality procedures.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Electronics preferred.
• 3+ years of visual inspection experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Current IPC-A-610 Class III Certification (Required).
• IPC-7711 and IPC-7721 is required.
• IPC J-STD-001 Certification preferred.
• Experience inspecting SMT and Through-Hole assemblies.
• Familiarity with AOI systems and magnification equipment.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills:

• IPC Class III Inspection.
• Electronics Manufacturing (EMS).
• PCB Assembly Inspection.
• AOI Verification.
• First Article Inspection (FAI).
• ISO 9001 / AS9100 Environment.
• Medical / Aerospace Electronics Experience.