AOI Programmer 3

Sierra Circuits•San Jose, CA

15h•$27 - $29

About The Position

Sierra Circuits is a Silicon Valley-based printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly company specializing in high-quality, quick-turn, complex prototypes. The company provides PCB design, fabrication, assembly, and testing at its facilities in Sunnyvale, California, and serves industries including aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and telecommunications. The AOI Test Operator/Programmer writes AOI programs and fine-tunes, tests, and debugs boards. The role develops and maintains inspection programs for new and existing PCB assemblies, supports new product introduction builds, and works with Production, Engineering, and Quality to address inspection, manufacturing, and quality issues. It also maintains component libraries and program documentation and processes production transactions. The position is based in a climate-controlled PCBA manufacturing environment, with exposure to laser equipment and fine particulates. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses and gloves as needed. The day shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Requirements

2–3 years of AOI programming and testing experience in a PCBA manufacturing environment is preferred.
Two or more years of college education in a related technical field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
Ability to read and understand BOMs, Gerber/CAD data, assembly drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of PCB/PCBA manufacturing, electronic components, polarity, and common assembly defects.
Good computer, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to multitask.
Must be a US personnel.
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, and reaching; lifting 20 lbs.; and opening filing cabinets, bending, standing, or climbing step ladders as necessary.
Must use PPE, including safety glasses and gloves as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ViTrox AOI equipment and software, including V510.

Responsibilities

Develop, create, debug, and maintain AOI programs using ViTrox software for new and existing PCBAs.
Perform AOI testing and fine-tune programs to improve inspection accuracy and reduce false calls.
Review BOM, Gerber/CAD data, assembly drawings, and other applicable documentation required for programming.
Support NPI builds and validate AOI programs before release to production.
Troubleshoot AOI programming and inspection issues and provide technical support to AOI technicians and operators.
Maintain AOI component libraries, program revisions, and related documentation.
Process production transactions, scan completed units, and maintain accurate records in the internal tracking system.
Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality to resolve AOI-related manufacturing and quality issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.