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Senior Electronics Quality Engineer at micro1
Electronics quality engineers share inspection know-how for a project on advanced assembly. You review PCB layout and Gerber data for manufacturability, carry out IPC 610 and 620 visual inspections, analyze SMT and AOI defects including false calls, and apply AS6081 counterfeit detection. You also read C-SAM and X-ray results and check MIL-STD-883 compliance.
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What you would do
- Review PCB layout and Gerber data for manufacturability and standards compliance
- Perform IPC 610 and 620 visual inspections of boards and wire harnesses
- Analyze SMT and AOI defects, including root causes of false calls
- Interpret C-SAM and X-ray semiconductor package inspections and counterfeit risks
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: 8+ years across failure analysis, CAM engineering or electronics quality work
- Preferred: deep knowledge of the IPC-A-610 plus IPC/WHMA-A-620 criteria; IPC CIS or CIT certification a strong plus
- Preferred: Gerber review and PCB CAM software experience
- Preferred: SMT, AOI, AS6081 counterfeit screening and MIL-STD-883 familiarity
- US-based preferred
Suits professionals who have long hands-on records in board assembly, cable harness or chip packaging quality and can write clear reports.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: Senior Electronics Quality Engineer
Pay: $40-$60/hour
Location: Global, fully remote
Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week)
Schedule: Flexible - you can choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired as long as you're active
micro1 is engaging Senior Electronics Quality Engineers to contribute expert knowledge to a customer's project focused on advanced electronics assembly and inspection. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Review and evaluate PCB CAM and Gerber files for manufacturability, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
- Perform IPC 610 and IPC 620 visual inspections and provide detailed feedback on PCB assembly or wire harness builds.
- Analyze and document surface mount (SMT) and automated optical inspection (AOI) defect types, including the identification and root cause analysis of AOI false calls.
- Apply expertise in counterfeit electronic part detection aligned with AS6081 standards, delivering actionable insights for risk mitigation.
- Conduct and interpret advanced semiconductor package inspections using C-SAM and X-ray imaging, including die inspection and MIL-STD-883 compliance checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in electronics quality, CAM engineering, or failure analysis, specifically within PCB assembly, wire harness, or semiconductor packaging domains.
- Extensive expertise in IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 inspection criteria; IPC CIS/CIT certification strongly preferred.
- Direct involvement in counterfeit component screening per AS6081, with knowledge of risk indicators and mitigation strategies.
- Hands-on skills with semiconductor inspection tools such as C-SAM and X-ray, alongside familiarity with MIL-STD-883 procedures.
Process
- Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
- Complete an AI interview of approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Complete the hiring manager review.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
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Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
Google shows few related questions for this exact role, so the first questions below come from searches for "quality engineer jobs".
What is the work of a quality engineer?
In micro1's Senior Electronics Quality Engineer role, you review PCB CAM and Gerber files for manufacturability, perform IPC 610 and 620 visual inspections, and analyze SMT and AOI defects, including false calls. You also apply AS6081 counterfeit part detection, interpret C-SAM and X-ray inspections with MIL-STD-883 checks, and report your findings. It is remote contractor work, US-based preferred.
Is Quality Engineering high paying?
This site does not publish market salary data for quality engineers, so it cannot say whether the field pays highly. The micro1 listing for this Senior Electronics Quality Engineer role is a remote contractor listing with no pay rate stated. micro1 listings state rates for the project, not earnings or hours, and the same title can mean different work elsewhere.
Is it hard to become a QA engineer?
This page cannot judge how hard it is to become a QA engineer in general, and the title varies by employer. This micro1 listing is for electronics quality work and prefers 8+ years in electronics quality, CAM engineering or failure analysis. The route is to apply, take the AI interview and be matched by recruiters, with no project guaranteed.
How much does the Senior Electronics Quality Engineer role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Senior Electronics Quality Engineer role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, US-based preferred. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Senior Electronics Quality Engineer role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other engineering, cad and skilled trades roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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