Quality Technician (QA/QC + AOI Programming)
MacroFab · Houston, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at MacroFab (industrial) in Houston, TX. By continuously improving AOI programs, collaborating across departments, and driving quality initiatives, they help reduce defects, improve manufacturing efficiency, and ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, SPC, CAPA, ISO 9001, Assembly lines
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $51k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 24 live postings that list pay, out of 439 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live quality postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 37%
- ✓ Root cause 33%
- FDA / GMP 23%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, CAPA, ISO 9001, New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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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
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
- ✓2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, quality inspection, or AOI programming preferred.
- ✓Experience with SMT and PCB assembly environments strongly preferred.
- ✓Hands-on experience programming and operating AOI equipment (Mirtec, Koh Young, CyberOptics, Omron, Viscom, or similar systems) preferred.
- ✓Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 standards preferred.
- ✓Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
- ✓Ability to read engineering drawings, Gerber files, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and assembly documentation.
- ✓Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to stand and walk throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods.
- ✓Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- ✓Manual dexterity for handling electronic assemblies and precision inspection equipment.
- ✓Ability to use microscopes, AOI systems, measuring instruments, and computer workstations for extended periods.
- ✓Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow ESD procedures.
Success in This Role
A successful Quality Technician (QA/QC + AOI Programming) is highly detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to delivering exceptional quality. They leverage both manual inspection techniques and automated inspection technology to identify defects before products reach customers. By continuously improving AOI programs, collaborating across departments, and driving quality initiatives, they help reduce defects, improve manufacturing efficiency, and ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality
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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.
macrofab.com
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 customer quality investigations and failure analysis.
- •Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Customer Success, and Supply Chain to resolve quality concerns.
- •Promote a culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Skills
- +AOI Programming and Optimization
- +SMT Process Knowledge
- +PCB Assembly Inspection
- +IPC-A-610 Inspection
- +Quality Assurance (QA)
- +Quality Control (QC)
- +Root Cause Analysis
- +CAPA
- +First Article Inspection (FAI)
- +Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- +Lean Manufacturing
- +Continuous Improvement
- +ESD Compliance
- +Manufacturing Documentation
- +Cross-functional Collaboration
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