Quality Inspector - Electronic Components & Semiconductor Authentication

Quality Inspector - Electronic Components & Semiconductor Authentication

About Us

Sensible Micro Corporation is a leader in semiconductor and electronic component sourcing, distribution, and supply chain solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, authentic products while helping our customers mitigate risk throughout the electronics supply chain. Our success is built on quality, integrity, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.

Position Overview

The Quality Inspector plays a critical role in the inspection, authentication, and quality verification of electronic components and semiconductors. This position is responsible for identifying suspect, counterfeit, altered, or nonconforming material while ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electronic component inspection, semiconductor quality, counterfeit detection, or electronics manufacturing environments where component verification and supply chain integrity are critical. This individual will be detail-oriented, process-driven, and passionate about maintaining the highest quality standards.

Specialized Industry Experience

We are seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following environments:

• Independent electronic component distribution
• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Electronic component test laboratories
• Counterfeit detection and authentication organizations
• Electronics manufacturing organizations with component-level inspection responsibilities
• Aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, or other high-reliability electronics environments

Experience with electronic component authentication, counterfeit mitigation, semiconductor inspection, and industry quality standards is highly valued.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of incoming and outgoing electronic components in accordance with internal procedures, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Conduct detailed visual inspections using microscopes and imaging equipment to verify product authenticity, condition, quality, and conformity.
• Identify suspect, counterfeit, altered, refurbished, or otherwise nonconforming material.
• Utilize appropriate tools and equipment including microscopes, cameras, calipers, measurement instruments, and testing equipment.
• Handle and package electronic components in accordance with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level) requirements.
• Utilize approved chemicals and solvents as part of inspection and authentication processes.
• Document inspection findings and maintain accurate inspection records, test reports, photographs, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with investigations involving quality concerns, supplier issues, customer returns, and nonconforming material.
• Support compliance with quality management systems, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with team members to promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Follow all safety policies and OSHA requirements to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience inspecting, authenticating, testing, or handling electronic components, semiconductors, or electronic assemblies.
• Experience in component distribution, semiconductor manufacturing, electronics testing, counterfeit detection, quality assurance, or electronic manufacturing environments.
• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience handling ESD-sensitive electronic devices and materials.
• Experience using microscopes and other inspection tools in a production, laboratory, or quality environment.
• Familiarity with electronic component authentication techniques and counterfeit detection methodologies preferred.
• Working knowledge of industry standards such as AS6081, IDEA-STD-1010, or similar standards is a plus.
• IDEA-ICE-3000 certification is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9120, Six Sigma, or equivalent programs.
• Experience utilizing analytical tools and inspection methodologies such as XRF, SPC, FMEA, or similar techniques is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make accurate, objective inspection decisions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join Sensible Micro?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and certification development.
• Exposure to advanced component authentication and counterfeit mitigation practices.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that values quality and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to play a critical role in protecting customers from counterfeit and nonconforming electronic components.
• Commitment to innovation, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

Candidates with experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:

• Electronic Component Inspection
• Semiconductor Inspection
• Counterfeit Detection
• Electronic Component Authentication
• IDEA-ICE-3000
• AS6081
• AS5553
• XRF Analysis
• ESD Handling
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Component Distribution
• Electronics Test Laboratory
• Quality Assurance
• Microscopy Inspection
• High-Reliability Electronics

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person