AOI Programmer

AOI Programmer / AOI Programming Lead
Location: Nampa, ID
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay $26-31 Based on Experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM
About the Role
Adecco is assisting a local electronics manufacturer in hiring an experienced AOI Programmer / AOI Programming Lead.
We are looking for candidates with hands-on Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) machine programming experience. Experience with a specific AOI brand is not required. If you have programmed AOI equipment from PEMTRON, Koh Young, or another manufacturer, we want to talk with you.
This position will program, troubleshoot, and optimize AOI inspection programs used in printed circuit board assembly while supporting production and quality teams.

Candidates with programming experience on ANY AOI platform are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities

• Create, modify, debug, and maintain AOI inspection programs.
• Set up inspection parameters for PCB assemblies and electronic components.
• Configure inspections for component presence, position, polarity, orientation, markings, solder joints, and other potential defects.
• Review AOI results and distinguish actual defects from false calls or acceptable variations.
• Optimize programs to improve defect detection and reduce false calls.
• Troubleshoot AOI programming, imaging, lighting, camera, alignment, and inspection issues.
• Perform first-article verification and validate programs before production release.
• Maintain component libraries, inspection parameters, and program revisions.
• Identify common PCB assembly defects, including missing or incorrect components, polarity errors, solder bridges, insufficient solder, lifted leads, misalignment, and tombstoning.
• Work with production, quality, engineering, and SMT teams to resolve inspection issues.
• Train and support AOI operators as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous AOI machine programming experience required.
• Experience programming ANY AOI system will be considered.
• Experience with 2D or 3D AOI equipment.
• Understanding of PCB assemblies, electronic components, and common manufacturing defects.
• Familiarity with SMT manufacturing processes preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot AOI programs and inspection results.
• Ability to read manufacturing documentation such as assembly drawings, bills of material, Gerber data, or similar PCB documentation.
• IPC-A-610 knowledge or certification is a plus, but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

AOI Systems
Experience with any AOI programming platform is welcome. Experience with systems such as PEMTRON, Koh Young, and other 2D or 3D AOI platforms is a plus.
You do not need PEMTRON experience to be considered. Candidates with transferable AOI programming experience are encouraged to apply.
Work Environment
This position works in an electronics manufacturing environment around PCB and SMT production equipment. Employees will follow applicable ESD, safety, quality, and equipment-handling procedures.
Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for someone with AOI programming experience who wants to expand their knowledge onto additional inspection equipment and work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and
 

Pay Details: $26.00 to $31.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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