Quality Inspector

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing / Semiconductor Design

Compensation: $22-$28/hr. (This position may be filled at different experience levels based on qualifications, responsibilities, independence, and leadership expectations. Pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.)

Schedule: First Shift: 6:30am – 3pm Monday – Friday.

The Inspector performs visual, mechanical, dimensional, and quality inspections of semiconductor components, assemblies, and materials to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures. This position supports incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities while working closely with production and quality teams to ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction. The level of responsibility, complexity of assignments, and opportunities to mentor others will be based on experience.

• Perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections of semiconductor components, assemblies, and materials.
• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final product inspections.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, engineering specifications, and quality standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and manufacturing documentation.
• Utilize inspection equipment including microscopes, calipers, gauges, precision measuring devices, and other test instruments.
• Verify product documentation, labeling, lot traceability, and manufacturing records.
• Record inspection results in quality systems and production documentation.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials or products, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Support quality investigations, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and failure analysis activities as experience allows.
• Maintain compliance with ESD procedures, safety requirements, and company quality systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Experienced inspectors may assist with training and mentoring less experienced team members.

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-7 years of quality inspection experience in semiconductor, electronics, microelectronics, or high-tech manufacturing.

• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection documentation appropriate to experience level.
• Experience using microscopes, precision measuring equipment, gauges, calipers, and related inspection tools.
• Basic computer skills and experience entering inspection data into quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality.
• Experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication, assembly, packaging, or test manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ESD handling procedures.
• Experience with failure analysis, defect classification, or corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards such as ISO 9001, IPC, or similar.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.