Quality Control (QC) Technician – Phone Refurbishment

Job Profile

• Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Technician – Phone Refurbishment
• Department: Operations / Quality Assurance
• Reports To: QC Supervisor or Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Closure Internal Audit: Inspect internal layouts before final sealing to ensure all parts, screws, and shields are securely fixed.
• Cosmetic Inspection: Check phone bodies, screens, and backs for scratches, dents, or cracks. Assign accurate cosmetic grades (e.g., Grade A, B, C).
• Manual Functional Testing: Perform tactile hands-on checks for physical buttons, switches, and device alignment.
• Component Health Verification: Test battery health percentages, biometric sensors (Face ID/Fingerprint), and network connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular).
• Defect Reporting: Log defective or non-conforming units, route them back to repair technicians, and document daily inspection metrics.

Internal Part Fixation Checklist (Pre-Closure)

• Screw & Shield Verification: Ensure all internal grounding screws, bracket shields, and plates are present and torqued correctly.
• Connector Seating: Verify that flex cables (battery, screen, digitizer, charging port) are fully seated and locked into the logic board.
• Adhesive & Gasket Inspection: Confirm battery pull-tabs and frame adhesive gaskets are properly aligned without bunching or missing sections.
• Component Stability: Check that the vibration motor (Taptic Engine), speakers, and camera modules are tightly secured to prevent internal rattling.
• Debris & Thermal Control: Ensure the internal housing is completely free of dust, fingerprint oils, and stray metal shavings before closing.

Manual Testing Duties

• Tactile & Button Testing: Press and verify responsiveness of power buttons, volume keys, and mute switches. Check for sticky or loose housing.
• Audio & Mic Verification: Make test calls and record voice memos. Listen closely to internal earpieces, external speakers, and microphones for static or distortion.
• Camera & Sensor Evaluation: Manually capture test photos with front and rear cameras. Check zoom functions, flash operation, and proximity sensors during mock calls.
• Display & Touch Calibration: Perform manual swipe tests across the entire screen grid. Check for dead zones, screen lifting, backlight bleeding, and true color accuracy.
• Port & Connection Stress Tests: Plug and unplug charging cables and headphones multiple times. Verify tight physical fit, charging status continuity, and data transfer.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to 2+ years working in mobile phone repair, testing, or electronic quality control.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of internal smartphone anatomy, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) safety practices, and precision hand tools.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong sensory perception (sight/hearing), and ability to meet daily output targets.
• Education: High school diploma; technical certifications in electronics or mobile repair are a plus.

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED3,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Al Quoz: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Can you Provide NOC

Experience:

• Qualitu Control: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person