Quality Assurance Technician

Impact ES–Vancouver•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for programming and operating 3D AOI/SPI systems, assisting inspectors, creating and maintaining the AOI package library, and working with engineering and equipment manufacturers to improve AOI/SPI & x-ray accuracy. This role also involves performing first article inspections, maintaining machines, meeting production requirements, and adhering to quality management system (QMS) procedures. The technician will also be expected to update procedures, perform preventative maintenance, and act as a role model for safety, ESD, ITAR, and QMS. Active participation in Lean activities and continuous improvement is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

Ability to adapt to and understand OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) software, even without prior experience.
Previous IPC-A-610 certification.
Minimum of 6 months of experience operating automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment or related inspection experience.
Experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) component identification, accurately recognize and identify a wide variety of SMT components, including resistors, capacitors, diodes, inductors, and ICs.

Nice To Haves

Advance knowledge of troubleshooting and calibrating AOI equipment.
IPC-A-610 certified.

Responsibilities

Program and operate 3D AOI/SPI systems using online or offline methods.
Assist inspectors with review stations as needed.
Import data and create programs for AOI systems.
Create and maintain the AOI package library.
Work with engineering and equipment manufacturers to improve the accuracy of AOI/SPI & x-ray.
Become IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certified and retain those certifications.
Program and operate any AOI machine.
Operate both X-ray machines.
Perform first article inspections and give prompt feedback per work instructions.
Maintain PMs on machines.
Meet production requirements.
Read, understand, and navigate in Fusion documentation.
Pass the Component Identification quiz.
Run in-line washers.
Perform in-process inspection accurately.
Work in a manner that meets or exceeds quality level and production standards.
Follow the procedures as defined in the QMS that pertain to your area.
Help update procedures and work instructions as needed to match the current process.
Complete Preventative Maintenance on machines.
Be a role model by following and re-enforcing Safety, ESD, ITAR, and QMS.
Actively participate in Lean activities and embrace change, providing feedback regarding changes to ensure stability and sustainability.
Use the MES to track the time and status of work.
Maintain 5S standards and continually look for ways to improve.
Pursue relentless reduction of waste.