Quality Technician (QA/QC + AOI Programming)

Quality Technician (QA/QC + AOI Programming)

MacroFab is not just a contract manufacturer, but fundamentally a technology company with a focus on electronics innovation. Our team is comprised of assembly line operators, software engineers, electrical engineers, customer support, marketers, and sales reps. We’re as diverse in skillset as we are in background, with an interesting mix of team members as vast as Houston itself.

MacroFab is the first digital marketplace and intelligent manufacturing platform focused on the $500B market in contract electronics manufacturing. Our technology and services allow customers to rapidly bring new products to market and consume manufacturing as a virtualized resource by offering instant price quotes, rapid prototyping services, and production at scale through a network of factories in North America. Our partners gain a source of low overhead manufacturing jobs, allowing them to fully subscribe their factory capacity and eliminate idle time.

Come join a rapidly growing team where you can take ownership of your role and build your career at MacroFab.

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Position Summary

The Quality Technician (QA/QC + AOI Programming) plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of electronic assemblies throughout the manufacturing process. This position is responsible for performing quality assurance and quality control inspections while developing, optimizing, and maintaining Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) programs to maximize defect detection and improve manufacturing efficiency.

The ideal candidate combines strong quality inspection skills with technical knowledge of AOI systems, PCB assembly processes, and IPC standards to help deliver world-class products to our customers.

Essential Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Perform in-process and final inspections of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and electronic products.
• Verify workmanship meets IPC-A-610, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and support new product introductions (NPI).
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming products using NCR procedures.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform visual inspections using microscopes and precision inspection equipment.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with ISO 9001, IPC standards, ESD requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.

AOI Programming

• Create, modify, validate, and optimize AOI inspection programs for new and existing products.
• Fine-tune inspection parameters to maximize defect detection while minimizing false calls.
• Support AOI machine setup, calibration, and routine maintenance activities.
• Analyze AOI inspection data and continuously improve program performance.
• Work closely with Process Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to improve inspection effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot AOI equipment and programming issues.
• Validate AOI programs during new product introductions and engineering builds.
• Recommend process improvements based on AOI defect trends and inspection data.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor production quality metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support process capability studies and quality improvement projects.
• Assist with cu