Position Overview
Ensure product quality and process efficiency by programming, operating and optimizing AOI systems, analyzing defects, reducing false calls and driving continuous improvement.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate, configure and maintain AOI systems, including preventive maintenance and routine equipment checks.
- Develop, modify and optimize AOI inspection programs based on product specifications; set up and validate systems before production runs.
- Analyze inspection results to identify and classify defects; investigate false calls and missed defects and fine-tune inspection parameters.
- Troubleshoot AOI equipment, software, lighting, cameras and sensors to minimize downtime.
- Monitor defect rates, false rejection rates and downtime; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Work with Production, Quality Assurance, Process Engineering and Maintenance teams to resolve quality issues, and support new product introduction.
- Establish and maintain AOI standards, procedures, work instructions, inspection reports and records.
- Train operators and technicians on AOI operation and basic troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- At least 1 year of experience in AOI, automated inspection, manufacturing, quality control or equipment engineering; hands-on AOI programming and setup experience is an advantage.
- Knowledge of AOI programming, parameter adjustment, calibration, and defect identification and classification.
- Working knowledge of quality control, root cause analysis and CAPA; able to interpret technical specifications and inspection criteria.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office for data analysis, documentation and reporting.
- Good communication and teamwork skills; able to work independently and manage priorities in a manufacturing environment.