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AOI Technician - Day Shift (NVD)

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
Location: San Jose, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Contracted

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To:Engineering Supervisor

Position Summary

Foxconn is seeking a detail-oriented AOI Technician to support our Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing operations. The AOI Technicianis responsible foroperating, programming,maintaining, andoptimizingAutomated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment to ensure product quality and compliance with customer specifications. This role works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, and Production teams toidentifydefects, improve inspection effectiveness, and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.

The ideal candidate has experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly processes, IPC standards, and AOI inspection systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor AOI equipment to inspect PCB assemblies throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Create,modify,optimize, and validate AOI inspection programs for new and existing products.
  • Perform firstarticleinspections and verify inspection accuracy prior to production release.
  • Analyze AOI inspection results,identifyfalse calls, and optimize inspection parameters to improve detection accuracy and reduce unnecessaryrejects.
  • Troubleshoot AOI equipment, programs, and inspection-related issues to minimize production downtime.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Process Engineering to improve inspection coverage and manufacturing yield.
  • Review PCB assemblies for solder defects, missing components, polarity issues, placement accuracy, insufficient solder, bridging, tombstoning, lifted leads, and other assembly defects.
  • Escalate recurring quality issues and support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) builds by developing and validating AOI inspection programs.
  • Maintain AOI equipment, perform routine preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs with equipment vendors when necessary.
  • Verify compliance with IPC workmanship standards and customer quality requirements.
  • Maintainaccurateinspection records, production documentation, and equipment logs.
  • Work closely with Quality, Production, SMT, and Test teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, throughput, and inspection efficiency.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentin accordance withcompany policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

  • Working knowledge of PCB assembly and SMT manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with AOI systems(TRI). Other systems experience accepted.
  • Ability to interpret assembly drawings, Gerber files, BOMs, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation.
  • Familiarity with IPC-610 workmanship standards.
  • Knowledge of common SMT defects and failure modes.
  • Basic understanding of solder paste printing, SPI, SMT placement, and reflow processes.
  • Ability to troubleshoot AOI programs andoptimizeinspection performance.
  • Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications.

Education

  • Associate degree or technical certificationin Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, orarelatedfield preferred.
  • Minimum of2 years of experienceoperatingor programming AOI equipment in a PCBA or electronics manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting SMT manufacturing processes is highly preferred.
  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) is a plus.

Day Shift - with occasional Swing Shift

Contracted

Non-Exempt, Full Time Status

Pay Range: $26 - $33/hour

Foxconn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital statusin accordance withapplicable federal,stateand local laws.



Foxconn Assembly, LLCparticipatesin E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that youare authorized towork in the U.S.  

Salary : $26 - $33

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