Quality Control Inspector - PCBA

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Sanmina Energy (Houston) provides: Product Engineering with an emphasis on energy including very complex electro-mechanical systems; Assembly & Test for full electromechanical assemblies across multiple industries with capability to produce new and legacy [high temperature] printed circuit board assemblies; and Precision Machining with capabilities across the full material spectrum.

Job Title: PCBA/Electronics Inspector

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible performing functions associated with quality control and quality assurance operations. The primary activity of this position is performing inspections of printed circuit board and electronic assemblies to confirm conformance to drawings, applicable industry standards, purchase orders and other customer requirements

Nature of Duties:

• Performing product inspections per internal, customer, and industry requirements as assigned based on training and experience. This may include:
  
  
  
  • Visual inspection of printed circuit board assemblies using 10X - 40X scopes and vision system prior to shipment.
  • Visual inspection of printed circuit board fabs for manufacturing defects prior to releasing for production.
  • Visual and Dimensional inspection in support of internal assembly operations to verify conformance to requirements using check sheets and hand gages.
  
  
  
  
• Recording and maintaining logs of type and number of defects. Communicating findings to production team members, engineers, and management.
• Performing First Article Inspections and creating report of findings.
• Preparing NCR's to document defects in accordance with facility requirements.
• Separating rejected parts and assemblies and identifying defect locations on the assembly.
• Performing audits and familiarizing employees with established processes, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Creating inspection check sheets and inspection test plans based on drawing and procedure requirements.

Non-essential functions and duties:

• Initiating and participating in continuous improvement processes.

• Following the safety procedures of the organization.
• Following the 5S procedures for work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to sure the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School degree or GED
• Minimum of 2-4 years of quality experience
• Read and understand drawings and purchase order requirements
• Must have the basic knowledge and experience with computers to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software
• Requires excellent attention to detail.

• Requires good time management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Experience inspecting PCB assemblies and in the application of IPC-610 class 3 requirements. Prefer previously certified to IPC-610.
• Experience inspecting electronic assemblies and in the application of IPC-620 Class 3 requirements. Prefer previously certified to IPC-620.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and standard.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications from drawings, purchase orders, and process standards

Language skills:

• Ability to read and interpret training documents, safety rules, procedural documents, and blueprints.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and purchase order requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
• Work requires a good command of the English language

Reasoning ability:

• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Must be able to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to adapt to frequent changes to work processes.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Salary Range(annual):$39,500-$54,500

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.