Quality Technician

BAE Systems • Wayne, NJ

33d • $62,530 - $100,048 • Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems Electronic Systems is seeking a Quality Technician to join the first-shift Inspection team at its Wayne, New Jersey facility. The role divides time between mechanical inspection and visual inspection against IPC610 standards. The technician inspects and configures MIDS-JTRS and MIDS programs to ensure conformity to the most recent revision, and checks electronic systems, assemblies, subassemblies, circuit cards, components, and parts against applicable specifications and quality standards. The work includes examining wiring and component installation, inspecting conformal coatings with black-light scopes, and performing mechanical inspections with hand tools when needed. The technician documents defects, enters information into appropriate systems, verifies corrections after rework or repair, and works with engineering to clarify technical issues and resolve problems. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of work experience.
• Experience with quality inspection of complex circuit card assemblies.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow process instructions, design drawings, and related inspection documentation.
• Ability to use tools such as calipers, microscopes, and gauges.
• Proven track record of employing a customer-first strategy in achieving objectives.
• Composure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of dynamic, cross-functional teams.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Soldering experience or solder inspection experience is strongly preferred.
• Technical school graduate in electronics manufacturing.
• IPC-A-610 and IPC-620 certifications.
• Mechanical hand-tool measurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and configure MIDS-JTRS and MIDS programs to ensure conformity to the most recent revision.
• Inspect electronic systems, assemblies, subassemblies, circuit cards, components, and parts against specifications, drawings, method sheets, schematics, manuals, process instructions, and applicable quality standards.
• Examine wiring, cables, subassemblies, hardware, and component layouts and installations to detect assembly errors.
• Perform conformal coating inspections using black-light scopes.
• Perform mechanical inspections using mechanical hand tools when necessary.
• Inspect components, subassemblies, and assemblies against IPC standards and J-Standard requirements, including component orientation, masking, soldering, and conformal coating.
• Identify and document defects and enter data into appropriate systems for future review.
• Inspect subassemblies and assemblies after rework, modifications, or repairs to verify that defects have been corrected.
• Interface with engineering on technical issues, including clarification of engineering change orders, and problem resolution.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED