CONTRACTORRemote, US-based preferredRemoteActive
Senior Electronics Quality Engineer
Apply advanced electronics quality and inspection expertise to evaluate PCB CAM and Gerber data, assess PCB assemblies and wire harnesses, analyze SMT and AOI defects, detect counterfeit components, and inspect semiconductor packages to support the training and evaluation of next-generation AI systems.
Salary
USD70 - USD120 / hour
Department
Electronics Engineering & AI Training
Experience
8+ years of hands-on experience in electronics quality, CAM engineering, or failure analysis within PCB assembly, wire harness, or semiconductor packaging environments
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Role fit snapshot
- Engagement
- Remote contractor | micro1 application platform
- Experience
- Minimum recorded experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in electronics quality, CAM engineering, or failure analysis within PCB assembly, wire harness, or semiconductor packaging environments
- Core expertise
- Electronics Engineering & AI Training | IPC-A-610 Inspection | IPC/WHMA-A-620 Inspection | PCB CAM & Gerber Review
- Geographic eligibility
- Not specified beyond Remote
- Listing dates
- Posted 2026-09-23 | Valid through 2026-10-23
- Compensation
- Recorded compensation: $70-$120/hour
Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate PCB CAM and Gerber files for manufacturability, quality, and compliance with applicable industry standards.
- Perform IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 visual inspections and provide detailed feedback on PCB assemblies and wire harness builds.
- Analyze and document SMT and AOI defect types, including identification and root cause analysis of AOI false calls.
- Apply AS6081-based expertise to detect counterfeit electronic components and provide actionable risk mitigation insights.
- Conduct and interpret semiconductor package inspections using C-SAM and X-ray imaging, including die inspection and MIL-STD-883 compliance checks.
- Prepare concise technical reports and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project leads to refine workflow processes and improve training datasets for AI development.
Skills
IPC-A-610 InspectionIPC/WHMA-A-620 InspectionPCB CAM & Gerber ReviewSMT Defect AnalysisAOI Defect AnalysisCounterfeit Parts DetectionAS6081Semiconductor Package InspectionC-SAM InspectionX-Ray InspectionMIL-STD-883Failure AnalysisElectronics Quality Assurance
Requirements
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in electronics quality, CAM engineering, or failure analysis, particularly in PCB assembly, wire harness, or semiconductor packaging.
- Extensive expertise in IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 inspection criteria; IPC CIS/CIT certification is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing Gerber data and using PCB CAM software for manufacturability and quality assurance.
- Proficiency in SMT processes, AOI defect analysis, and remediation of false calls in automated inspection systems.
- Direct experience with counterfeit component screening according to AS6081, including risk indicators and mitigation strategies.
- Hands-on experience with semiconductor inspection tools such as C-SAM and X-ray, along with familiarity with MIL-STD-883 procedures.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and knowledge transfer.
Benefits
- Remote contractor opportunity with US-based candidates preferred.
- Compensation of $70–$120 per hour.
- Opportunity to apply specialized electronics quality expertise to next-generation AI training.
- Project work involving real-world PCB, semiconductor, inspection, and failure-analysis scenarios.
- No prior AI experience required.
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