Quality Technician

Position Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing final inspection of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies to ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, IPC workmanship standards, and internal quality procedures. This role serves as the final quality gate prior to shipment for both American Cable & Harness (ACH) and Electronic Technologies International (ETI), releasing only conforming products to customers. The technician supports both facilities, identifies process improvements, works cross‑functionally with Production and Engineering teams, and contributes to continuous‑improvement initiatives. The first 90–120 days include structured training across both ACH and ETI facilities to build comprehensive expertise in wire harness and PCB inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, box‑build assemblies, and PCB assemblies.
• Verify that all products conform to customer drawings, specifications, Bills of Material (BOMs), and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with IPC workmanship requirements (IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 and IPC‑A‑610).
• Check labeling, serialization, packaging, documentation, and any customer‑specific requirements.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and maintain product traceability.
• Approve or reject finished products based on acceptance criteria.
• Wire Harness Inspection (primary at ACH):
  • Inspect wire routing and dress, crimp quality, terminal insertion, connector orientation.
  • Verify pin locations, wire strip lengths, heat‑shrink installation.
  • Check cable‑tie placement, cable identification, strain relief, splices.
  • Validate shield terminations, torque, and mechanical hardware installation.
• PCB Assembly Inspection (primary at ETI):
  • Inspect solder joint quality, component placement and orientation, polarized device verification.
  • Check lead trimming, solder bridges, insufficient/excessive solder, lifted pads.
  • Identify damaged components, foreign object debris (FOD), and conformal coating (when applicable).
  • Verify mechanical assembly and connector installation.
• Communicate defects to Production and the Quality Manager.
• Verify effectiveness of rework before product release.
• Assist with root‑cause investigations and corrective‑action activities.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2–3 years of manufacturing inspection experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to interpret BOMs and assembly documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and visual‑inspection capability.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS).
• IPC‑A‑610 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS).
• Experience inspecting cable assemblies and PCB assemblies.
• ISO 9001 and ESD handling experience.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, microscopes).
• ERP/MRP software experience (ShopWorX preferred).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (available after 60 days of employment).
• Disability and life insurance (available after 30 days of employment).
• Emphasis on safety and work‑life balance.