Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Programmer/Operator

Job description

Job ID: 7522 Date Posted: April 20, 2026 Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Programmer to create and write programs, for testing and debugging PWA’s. The selected candidate will communicate the testing results with management, engineers, assembly technicians and quality to ensure PWA’s were assembled and function according to specifications in associated drawing packages. Other duties will be to perform routine maintenance and calibrations on equipment in the Electronic Assembly Lab (EAL). Responsibilities: Qualifications: - Creates/Writes AOI programs using vision3D integrated software suite on a Mycronic 5K 3D AOI - Assists in machine setup, maintenance checks, and basic troubleshooting of AOI systems - Loads and unloads PCB panels to/from AOI equipment safely and efficiently. - Reviews and verifies inspection results, including differentiating between false calls and true defects (analyzes, interprets, and classifies inspection results per IPC standards) - Performs first article inspection using AOI and manual visual inspection as required - Communicates non-conformities to the appropriate teams (e.g., SMT technicians, QA, rework) -...