Electronics Quality and Inspection Engineer

You will turn specialized electronics engineering judgment into clear evaluations, reports, and training data. The work covers manufacturing quality, inspection results, defects, compliance, and manufacturability.

• Review PCB CAM and Gerber files for manufacturability, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Perform IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 visual inspections of PCB assemblies and wire harness builds.
• Analyze SMT and AOI defect types, identify false calls, and assess root causes and remediation options.
• Evaluate counterfeit electronic parts using AS6081 risk indicators and mitigation principles.
• Interpret C-SAM and X-ray inspection results for semiconductor packages, including die inspection and MIL-STD-883 checks.
• Prepare concise reports and explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Help refine AI training workflows and datasets using your electronics quality expertise.

What it pays and takes

This is a remote, part-time contractor role with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. OpenTrain is seeking experienced electronics quality professionals who can apply detailed inspection and failure-analysis judgment to AI training work.

• Pay: $70 to $120 per hour, paid hourly in USD.
• Work arrangement: Remote contractor role, part time.
• Availability: 20 or more hours per week.
• Location: Open to candidates in the listed countries across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East; US-based candidates are preferred.
• Language: Fluent in English.
• Experience: At least eight years of hands-on experience in electronics quality, CAM engineering, or failure analysis.
• Background: Practical experience with PCB assembly, wire harnesses, or semiconductor packaging.
• Required knowledge: IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 inspection criteria, Gerber data, and PCB CAM software for quality and manufacturability assessment.
• Technical experience: SMT processes, AOI defect analysis, counterfeit component screening under AS6081, C-SAM, X-ray inspection, and MIL-STD-883 procedures.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication for documenting and explaining technical findings.
• Preferred: IPC CIS or CIT certification.
• AI training or data-labeling experience is not required.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training work is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Specialists review examples, documents, images, or model results so AI systems can learn reliable patterns, and experienced professionals are paid for the technical judgment their field requires.