Quality Control Technician

About the role

iRF Solutions, an Amphenol company, is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Technician to perform inspection, verification, and rework of electronic assemblies, PCB boards, and RF interconnect products. This hands-on role ensures compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements while supporting manufacturing quality and reliability. Working closely with Engineering and Operations, this position plays a key part in delivering high-performance, manufacturable solutions at scale.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of PCB assemblies, SMT components, and RF products in accordance with IPC, customer, and internal workmanship standards.
• Inspect solder quality, component placement, polarity, and overall workmanship.
• Conduct board-level rework and touch-up using IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-7711/7721 standards.
• Follow and enforce ESD-safe handling practices throughout the production environment.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances to Engineering and Operations.
• Support root-cause and corrective action efforts by providing inspection data and defect observations.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, traceability documentation, and quality logs.
• Utilize ERP systems for part lookup, routing verification, inventory review, and quality documentation (EPICOR required).
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on reducing defects and enhancing manufacturing quality.
• Assist with internal or customer audits as needed to ensure production process compliance.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC-610 certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong hands-on experience with PCB inspection, SMT components, and rework.
• Knowledge of ESD requirements and proper handling procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify workmanship defects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using ERP systems — EPICOR required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in RF, electronics, or defense-related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with IPC-7711/7721 rework practices.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality standards.
• Experience with nonconformance documentation and basic inspection metric tracking.

Pay & Schedule

• Salary Range: $29.00 - $33.00/hourly
• Location: Onsite in Sparks, MD with a 9/80 schedule. Every other Friday off.