Senior Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quality Control Inspector - SMT (Swing Shift)

Location: Milpitas, CA

Pay Rate: $21.00 – $42.70 / hr

Shift: Swing Shift (On-site)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a senior, autonomous Quality Control Inspector with deep, hands-on expertise in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing. This is a high-accountability, independent role on the swing shift. The ideal candidate requires zero training on SMT processes, can hit the ground running immediately, and will take full ownership of board-level defect detection, quality containment, and line-level compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Autonomous Inspection: Perform independent First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process, and final visual inspections of complex SMT assemblies and PCBs with minimal supervision.
• Standards Compliance: Make immediate, definitive accept/reject decisions based strictly on IPC-A-610 (Class II/III) standards.
• Equipment Operation: Independently operate, verify, and program Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment, microscopes, and precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Defect Isolation & Escalation: Troubleshoot and isolate surface mount/component defects, analyze failure trends, and immediately escalate critical line-stopping issues to engineering and production leadership.
• Documentation & Traceability: Maintain meticulous, audit-ready quality records, non-conformance reports (NCR), and inspection logs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner proactively with production supervisors, process engineers, and assembly teams to uphold high-quality standards and prevent recurring defects.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of dedicated, hands-on quality inspection experience working directly on an SMT production line or EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) environment.
• Certifications: Active or recent IPC-A-610 Certification (Modules 1–3 or equivalent mastery of Class II/III electronics assembly standards).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and bill of materials (BOMs).
• Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently on the swing shift, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and execute quality processes with zero onboarding or training required.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required (technical trade schooling or Associate degree preferred).

\nCompany Description

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.

Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.

Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.

Reach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.

Company Description

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.\r\n\r\nFounded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.\r\n\r\nOur passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.\r\n\r\nReach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.