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Quality Control Technician

Paradigm Information Services, Inc.
Hillsboro, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

Paradigm is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support our clients electronics manufacturing operations. This is a mid-level inspection position for someone with prior experience in electronics, printed circuit boards, or manufacturing quality.

The ideal candidate can inspect SMT and through-hole assemblies, interpret technical documentation, operate automated inspection equipment, and identify defects in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards.

Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Type: 6-month contract to hire
Pay Rate: $20–$25/hr.
Location: On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon

As a Quality Control Technician, you will:

  • Inspect SMT and through-hole electronic assemblies to IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3 standards.
  • Review assembly drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and production documentation before beginning inspections.
  • Operate and program Automatic Optical Inspection equipment.
  • Operate and program X-ray inspection equipment.
  • Perform internal and external first-article inspections.
  • Use calipers, volt-ohm meters, pin gauges, and other measuring tools.
  • Verify that assemblies, components, workmanship, and documentation meet customer requirements.
  • Record inspection findings and quality data in the company database.
  • Identify and promptly communicate quality problems or documentation discrepancies.
  • Follow ESD, chemical, MSDS, safety, and equipment certification requirements.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED; related college coursework is preferred.
  • Previous quality inspection experience in electronics, printed circuit boards, manufacturing, or computer components.
  • Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.
  • Experience in inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies.
  • Experience operating or programming AOI equipment.
  • Experience operating or programming x-ray inspection equipment.
  • Ability to read blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
  • Experience using calipers, volt-ohm meters, pin gauges, or similar inspection tools.
  • Ability to identify electronic components and component part numbers.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify very small defects.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn quality-related software.
  • Ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and accurately distinguish between colors.

Benefits

Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

About Us, Paradigm
Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. We're connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around, giving our employees that competitive edge needed in today's job market.

Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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