PCBA Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Title: PCBA Quality Inspector
Location: San Jose, CA
Zip Code: 95119
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $35-$40/hr
Keywords: #Quality Inspector #PCBA
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced PCBA Quality Inspector to support inspection of electronic assemblies in a production manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with strong PCBA inspection, IPC standards knowledge, and the ability to perform dimensional inspection while ensuring quality and workmanship requirements are met.
The ideal candidate will have experience inspecting printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), reading engineering drawings, and supporting quality control efforts in a detail-oriented manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
*Perform visual inspection of PCBAs and electronic assemblies
*Inspect work to established IPC workmanship standards
*Conduct dimensional inspections using calipers, gauges, and related tools
*Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation
*Apply GD&T understanding during inspection activities
*Identify workmanship issues, defects, and quality concerns
*Support incoming, in-process, and/or final inspection as needed
*Document inspection findings and communicate quality issues clearly
*Help ensure products meet internal and customer quality expectations
Required Qualifications
*2+ years of experience in PCBA inspection, electronics quality, or manufacturing quality inspection
*Strong understanding of IPC-based inspection
*Experience with dimensional inspection
*Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
*Familiarity with GD&T
*Strong attention to detail and quality documentation
Preferred Qualifications
*Experience with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or related standards
*Prior IPC certification (active or expired)
*Experience in aerospace, avionics, defense, medical device, or other high-reliability manufacturing
*Experience supporting incoming, in-process, or final inspection
*Experience documenting nonconformances / defects
Software/Tools Used:
*IPC inspection criteria; calipers; gauges; engineering drawings; GD&T interpretation; visual inspection tools; dimensional inspection tools
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.