Quality Technician

Compal USA•Logansport, IN

About The Position

The Quality Technician plays a key role in ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and internal quality standards in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing. This position has a strong focus on process audits, ESD compliance auditing, and initial investigation of material and process issues. The Quality Technician documents findings and reports directly to the Quality Engineer, supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical training in electronics, quality, or manufacturing preferred.
Experience in PCBA manufacturing or electronics assembly environment strongly preferred.
Familiarity with IPC-A-600 and IPC-A-610 acceptance standards.
Prior experience in process auditing, ESD auditing, or material/process investigations is highly desirable.
Understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Perform process audits across PCBA manufacturing operations to verify compliance with work instructions, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) audits to ensure personnel, workstations, and equipment meet established ESD controls.
Perform initial investigations of material issues or process issues identified during production, including defect containment, data collection, and communication of findings.
Document and communicate inspection, audit, and investigation results, and report findings to the Quality Engineer for review and action.
Carry out in-process, first article, and final inspections of PCBs to verify compliance with IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, and customer requirements.
Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) and assist with root cause and corrective action activities under guidance of the Quality Engineer.
Monitor adherence to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific quality requirements.
Support calibration and maintenance of inspection/test equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements.
Collaborate with production staff and supervisors to provide feedback on quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and reinforce best practices.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen process controls, reduce defects, and improve yields.