In Process Quality Control (IPQC) day

Job Summary

Responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards. Quality Control Technicians test products across the three stages of production (before, in-process, and final) to ensure quality levels are met.

Responsibilities

• Use basic inspection tools/devices, such as magnifying lenses, microscopes, calipers, and color Pantone.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Inspect materials or assembled parts/products for defects and deviations from specifications.
• Observe and monitor production operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary process or assembly adjustments.
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products.
• Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Develop and maintain inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, as well as company standards and specifications.
• Maintain calibration of quality control equipment.
• Perform inspections across all stages of production.
• Prepare and maintain test data for review.
• Evaluate data and draft reports, noting any relevant deviations from existing standards.
• Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement new methods accordingly.
• Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Language: English proficiency is required; Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Skills

• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with electronic and mechanical components related to PCBA contract manufacturing.
• Accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ESD, IPC-600/610, workmanship standards, and experience.
• Attention to detail.