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Incoming Quality Inspector

Actalent
Scotts Valley, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

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Incoming QA Inspector

Location: Onsite

Experience Level: Intermediate

We're partnering with a leading electronics manufacturer to fill an Incoming QA Inspector role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands‑on PCB inspection experience who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment and takes pride in ensuring product quality.


About the Role

The Incoming QA Inspector will be responsible for inspecting, testing, and verifying the quality of electronic components, PCB assemblies, and finished products. This role works closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify issues, support root‑cause analysis, and help drive continuous improvement across the production process.


🔧 Key Responsibilities

  • Perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections of electronic components and assemblies
  • Inspect PCBAs for workmanship, solder quality, component placement, and cosmetic defects
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, and quality specifications
  • Use inspection tools such as microscopes, calipers, multimeters, and gauges
  • Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
  • Identify nonconforming material and communicate findings to manufacturing and quality teams
  • Support root‑cause analysis and corrective action activities
  • Ensure compliance with IPC standards and internal quality procedures
  • Assist with audits and continuous improvement initiatives

✔️ Required Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a QA Inspector or Quality Technician in a manufacturing environment
  • Hands‑on experience inspecting PCBAs at the component and assembly level
  • Working knowledge of IPC standards (e.g., IPC‑A‑610)
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in electronics manufacturing or semiconductor‑related products
  • Familiarity with ESD handling and cleanroom procedures
  • Experience using ERP or quality management systems

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Scotts Valley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scotts Valley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $30 - $35

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