PCBA Quality Inspector Level 2

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 Inspector position in Saint Petersburg, FL. The schedule is on first shift, 20 - 30 hours, 4-5 days per weekly. Your open ability to travel would make you the perfect fit!

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
• Either open to becoming certified, certified or previously certified in IPC-A-610
• 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

• 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