We are looking for Senior Electronics Quality Engineer candidates for a project delivered through the hiring partner.
What you'll do
- Review and evaluate PCB CAM and Gerber files for manufacturability, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
- Perform IPC 610 and IPC 620 visual inspections and provide detailed feedback on PCB assembly or wire harness builds.
- Analyze and document surface mount (SMT) and automated optical inspection (AOI) defect types, including the identification and root cause analysis of AOI false calls.
- Apply expertise in counterfeit electronic part detection aligned with AS6081 standards, delivering actionable insights for risk mitigation.
- Conduct and interpret advanced semiconductor package inspections using C-SAM and X-ray imaging, including die inspection and MIL-STD-883 compliance checks.
- Prepare concise, well-written reports and articulate findings verbally to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project leads to refine workflow processes and enhance training datasets for AI development.
Nice to have
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in electronics quality, CAM engineering, or failure analysis, specifically within PCB assembly, wire harness, or semiconductor packaging domains.
- Extensive expertise in IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 inspection criteria; IPC CIS/CIT certification strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing Gerber data and utilizing 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 involvement in counterfeit component screening per AS6081, with knowledge of risk indicators and mitigation strategies.
- Hands-on skills with semiconductor inspection tools such as C-SAM and X-ray, alongside familiarity with MIL-STD-883 procedures.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity in documentation and knowledge transfer.
Expertise
Who you work with
Project and contracting process: the hiring partner. Applications continue on the provider's website.
Pay and hours
This role pays $70–$120/hr. The work is remote. That is about 79% above the $53 an hour median for engineering roles open now.
Who can apply from where
Open to candidates in United States. With a profile, Tier1 checks your country and languages against this role and every other before you apply.

