IPC-Certified PCBA Final Inspector

Job Title: IPC-Certified PCBA Final Inspector
TPI Company: SigmaEQI Consultancy (Ashok Nagar, Chennai) Work Location: Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
Shift: Three-Shift Coverage on Rotational Basis
Job Description
Responsible for conducting 100% final inspection of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) using camera-based magnification equipment, identifying defects, maintaining inspection traceability, and submitting daily inspection reports directly to the Customer Quality Team.
*Key Responsibilities*
• Perform 100% final inspection of designated PCBA.
• Identify component mounting, polarity, soldering, PCB damage, and assembly defects.
• Operate camera-based magnification equipment as per approved inspection methods.
• Verify PCBA identification and maintain lot/batch and serial number traceability, wherever applicable.
• Classify inspection results as OK, NOK, or HOLD and ensure proper identification and segregation of rejected PCBA.
• Record inspection quantities, defects, rejection percentages, and other required inspection data.
• Prepare and submit shift-wise and consolidated daily inspection reports directly to the Customer Quality Team.
• Immediately escalate critical and major defects, repeated defects, and abnormal observations to the designated Supplier Quality Team and Customer's SQA contact.
• Maintain inspection records and defect photographs, wherever applicable.
• Follow ESD, clean-room, PPE, safety, and site-access requirements.
• Maintain independence during inspection; do not perform production, rework, repairs, or unauthorized disposition of rejected material.
Qualification & Experience
• Valid IPC certification is mandatory.
• Relevant experience in PCBA/SMT inspection and visual inspection of electronic assemblies.
• Knowledge of electronic components, polarity, soldering defects, and PCB workmanship standards.
• Ability to operate camera-based magnification equipment.
• Ability to understand drawings, specifications, and inspection standards.
• Basic computer skills for inspection data entry and report preparation.
• Basic understanding of ESD and clean-room requirements.
• Valid colour blindness test report is mandatory.
*Work Requirements*
• Work Location: Chakan, Pune, Maharastra (Supplier end)
• Shift Coverage: A, B, and C shifts.
• Reporting To: Customer Quality Team, with coordination with Supplier Quality Team.
• Manpower Requirement: One inspector per shift, with qualified replacement coverage as required.
*Documents Required*
• Updated resume.
• Valid IPC certificate with validity details.
• Relevant work experience details.
• Valid colour blindness test report.
• Training and competency records.

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