QC Inspector

Job Title: QC Inspector

Job Description

The QC Inspector performs detailed quality inspections on electronic components and circuit board assemblies, ensuring they meet all specifications, drawings, and quality standards. This role focuses on visual and final inspections, accurate measurements, and identification of defects in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of electronic components, surface-mount technology (SMT) assemblies, and circuit boards to verify overall quality and workmanship.
• Measure components accurately using a meter and other inspection tools to confirm they meet specified requirements.
• Identify reverse polarity, missing parts, misalignment, and solder defects on circuit boards and assemblies.
• Review and interpret manufacturing process instructions (MPI), drawings, and blueprints to identify special notes and inspection criteria.
• Read and verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure all required components are present and correctly assembled.
• Conduct final quality control (Final QC) inspections on completed products prior to release.
• Inspect SMT production output for quality issues and ensure compliance with SMT quality standards.
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately, and communicate any nonconformances to the appropriate team members.
• Support component repair and rework activities by identifying defective components and areas requiring correction.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to maintain consistent quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality inspection or a similar role in an electronics or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to measure components accurately using a meter and other basic inspection tools.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components and circuit board assemblies.
• Experience with surface-mount technology (SMT) inspection and SMT quality standards.
• Proficiency in performing detailed visual inspections of electronic assemblies and circuit boards.
• Ability to identify reverse polarity, missing parts, alignment issues, and solder defects.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing process instructions (MPI), drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to read and understand Bills of Materials (BOMs) for verification of components.
• Experience with final inspection and final quality control processes in production.
• Attention to detail and strong observational skills for identifying defects and nonconformances.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or similar production environment.
• Experience in SMT production, component assembly, and component repair.
• Familiarity with production workflows and quality standards for circuit board manufacturing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, and repair teams.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for recording inspection results and issues.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term growth in a stable electronics manufacturing environment that supports a variety of customers and industries. You will work with in-house design, prototyping, and New Product Introduction (NPI) capabilities that move products from concept to full production in as little as five to ten days, providing exposure to diverse projects and continuous learning.

Work Environment

The role is based in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) facility that supports multiple customers and industries. The environment focuses on in-house board design, prototyping, New Product Introduction (NPI), and full production with rapid turnaround times of approximately five to ten days. Work is performed on the production floor around SMT lines, circuit board assemblies, and inspection stations, using meters and other inspection tools for visual and final quality checks

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.