AOI Technician

Job Overview:
The AOI / AXI Technicians support SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and final assembly of AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) and AXI (Automated X-ray Inspection) equipment in the operating, programming, and troubleshooting. Reports to the Manufacturing Test Manager located in Newark, CA.

This role is a Contract to Permanent, Day shift in Newark, CA.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
1. Develop AXI and AOI programs.
Develop AXI / AOI programs with the goal of minimizing false calls and eliminating escapes,
Maintain and fine-tune programs as required due to process changes and implement ECOs,
Establish and continue to maintain AXI libraries for efficient program development minimizing test development time

2. Provide support to manufacturing during the NPI production phase.
Supervise and train AOI, AXI, and paperless repair operators,
Establish feedback systems/loops for immediate corrective action on high defect rates or false call rates,

3. Perform hardware diagnostics and repairs for AXI; AOI,
Maintain spare parts inventory for AOI; AXI,
Maintain test results data for future reference,
Support failure analysis, process qualifications/validation, and process yield improvements,
Evaluate new machinery for purchase, creating training classes, and performing demos for customers.

4. Work with the Quality Control team to provide quality improvement plans and/or corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications:
Minimum BS Degree in Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Process and Program Development.
Understanding of Bill of Material, PCB, and PCBA documentation.
Understanding of IPC-610 acceptability.
Experience in Manufacturing Process, and Program development of Vitrox AOI/AXI & amp; TRI/SAKI AOI/SPI.
Specialized training in electronics component/PCBA manufacturing and mechanical part fabrication process quality inspection techniques.