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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Palatine, Illinois
Salary
$23–$27
Skills
AS 9100unmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Assembly Drawingsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electronicsunmatched
Electronics Assemblyunmatched
Electronics Manufacturingunmatched
Electronics Manufacturing Servicesunmatched
High Reliabilityunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
IPC Standardsunmatched
ISO 9001unmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM)unmatched
Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)unmatched
Process Engineeringunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Solderingunmatched
Surface Mount Technologyunmatched
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