Quality Technician

ETI/ACH directly shares in the company’s success. We seek team players who can identify opportunities to drive our business forward, are agile and accountable, and remain committed to our goals. Innovation and problem-solving skills are critical.

About the role

The Quality Inspector performs 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 position serves as the final quality gate prior to shipment across both American Cable & Harness (ACH) and Electronic Technologies International (ETI). The first 90–120 days include structured training across both ACH and ETI facilities to build comprehensive expertise in wire harness and PCB inspection.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 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 and proficiency in 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 after 30 days.