Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Paradigm is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support our clients electronics manufacturing operations. This is a mid-level inspection position for someone with prior experience in electronics, printed circuit boards, or manufacturing quality. The ideal candidate can inspect SMT and through-hole assemblies, interpret technical documentation, operate automated inspection equipment, and identify defects in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards.

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Type: 6-month contract to hire

Pay Rate: $20–$25/hr.

Location: On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon

As a Quality Control Technician, you will:

• Inspect SMT and through-hole electronic assemblies to IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3 standards.
• Review assembly drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and production documentation before beginning inspections.
• Operate and program Automatic Optical Inspection equipment.
• Operate and program X-ray inspection equipment.
• Perform internal and external first-article inspections.
• Use calipers, volt-ohm meters, pin gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Verify that assemblies, components, workmanship, and documentation meet customer requirements.
• Record inspection findings and quality data in the company database.
• Identify and promptly communicate quality problems or documentation discrepancies.
• Follow ESD, chemical, MSDS, safety, and equipment certification requirements.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; related college coursework is preferred.
• Previous quality inspection experience in electronics, printed circuit boards, manufacturing, or computer components.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.
• Experience in inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• Experience operating or programming AOI equipment.
• Experience operating or programming x-ray inspection equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
• Experience using calipers, volt-ohm meters, pin gauges, or similar inspection tools.
• Ability to identify electronic components and component part numbers.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify very small defects.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn quality-related software.
• Ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and accurately distinguish between colors.

Benefits Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.