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Job Title: Sr Quality Inspector-Electronics/PCBA
Location: ​​Santa Cruz, CA
Zip Code: 95060
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $30-39/hr. DoE
Keywords: #Quality Inspector #Electronics #PCBA #CAjobs
Belcan is seeking a Sr. Quality Inspector - Electronics / PCBA to support an advanced aerospace and eVTOL aircraft program in the Santa Cruz, CA area. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced electronics quality professional with hands-on PCBA inspection, SMT inspection, IPC-A-610, AOI, X-ray, and supplier quality experience.
In this role, you will perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of electronic assemblies and PCBAs at supplier locations. Your work will directly support product quality, supplier alignment, design validation, and production readiness for a highly technical aerospace manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
* Perform visual, dimensional, incoming, in-process, and final inspection on electronic assemblies and PCBAs
* Inspect SMT and through-hole assemblies against IPC-A-610 requirements
* Review solder quality, solder fillet height, barrel fill, component placement, workmanship, and board-level defects
* Set up and operate 3D Automated Optical Inspection / AOI equipment
* Support digital X-ray inspection of electronic assemblies as needed
* Verify parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, and process requirements
* Use precision inspection tools such as calipers, pin gauges, Keyence systems, Faro Arm, Romer Arm, CMM, OMM, and related inspection equipment
* Document nonconformances and support MRB / supplier rejection processes
* Conduct First Article Inspection and generate reports in compliance with SAE AS9102 as required
* Work with supplier quality, engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to resolve quality issues
Required Qualifications
* Hands-on experience inspecting PCB, PCBA, SMT, or electronic assemblies
* Working knowledge of IPC-A-610
* Ability to identify and explain electronic assembly defects, including solder fillet height and barrel fill
* Experience making pass/fail inspection decisions on PCBAs or electronic assemblies
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, inspection documents, and process specifications
* Experience documenting nonconformances and supporting MRB or rejection processes
* Proficiency with MS Excel and quality documentation
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a supplier-facing environment
* Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with J-STD-001
* Experience with AOI, 3D AOI, AXI, or digital X-ray inspection
* Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, EMS, semiconductor, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing
* Supplier quality or source inspection experience
* First Article Inspection / AS9102 experience
* Experience using Keyence, CMM, OMM, Faro Arm, Romer Arm, PolyWorks, calipers, gauges, or related inspection tools
* Experience with Class 2 or Class 3 electronic assemblies
Software/Tools Used:
* 3D AOI Equipment
* IPC-610 and J-STD-001 standards
* Keyence, CMM, OMM, Faro Arm and Romer Arm
* digital X-Ray inspections
* PolyWorks
* CMM
* MS Excel
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.