AOI Technician - Day Shift (NVD)

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor AOI equipment to inspect PCB assemblies throughout the manufacturing process.
• Create, modify, optimize, and validate AOI inspection programs for new and existing products.
• Perform first-article inspections and verify inspection accuracy prior to production release.
• Analyze AOI inspection results, identify false calls, and optimize inspection parameters to improve detection accuracy and reduce unnecessary rejects.
• Troubleshoot AOI equipment, programs, and inspection-related issues to minimize production downtime.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Process Engineering to improve inspection coverage and manufacturing yield.
• Review PCB assemblies for solder defects, missing components, polarity issues, placement accuracy, insufficient solder, bridging, tombstoning, lifted leads, and other assembly defects.
• Escalate recurring quality issues and support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) builds by developing and validating AOI inspection programs.
• Maintain AOI equipment, perform routine preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs with equipment vendors when necessary.
• Verify compliance with IPC workmanship standards and customer quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, production documentation, and equipment logs.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, SMT, and Test teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, throughput, and inspection efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of PCB assembly and SMT manufacturing processes.
• Experience with AOI systems (TRI).
• Other systems experience accepted.
• Ability to interpret assembly drawings, Gerber files, BOMs, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with IPC-610 workmanship standards.
• Knowledge of common SMT defects and failure modes.
• Basic understanding of solder paste printing, SPI, SMT placement, and reflow processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot AOI programs and optimize inspection performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Education

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating or programming AOI equipment in a PCBA or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting SMT manufacturing processes is highly preferred.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) is a plus.