AOI Technician

Job Title: AOI Technician Salary: Competitive, based on experience Location: Bedford Job Type: Permanent Job Description: We're seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled AOI Technician to help ensure the highest standards of product quality through advanced inspection processes. In this role, you'll operate and optimise CyberOptics 3D AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) systems, ensuring consistent and accurate inspections that meet internal and industry-wide quality standards. You'll initially work closely with the Process Engineering team to enhance AOI programming and inspection workflows. As you grow in the role, you'll take ownership of continuous improvement initiativesensuring inspection capabilities evolve alongside software advancements and production needs. This is a key position within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideal for someone passionate about quality assurance, innovation, and driving excellence in automated inspection. AOI Technician - Key Responsibilities: Develop, program, and optimise 3D AOI inspection routines using CyberOptics systems Perform detailed First Article Inspections (FAI) to validate PCB assemblies Train and support AOI operators to ensure consistent inspection standards Analyse inspection results and collaborate with Engineering and Production teams Maintain and update AOI programs for design changes, NPIs, and software updates Ensure inspection processes meet internal standards and IPC-A-610 requirements Contribute to continuous improvement and yield enhancement initiatives Person Specification - AOI Technician : Experience operating AOI equipment (CyberOptics, Koh Young, Mirtec, Omron, or similar) Familiarity with SMT and PCB assembly processes Ability to read assembly drawings and interpret placement files Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset Basic computer literacy and experience with inspection software Good communication and teamwork skills Ability to work independently and follow instructions For more information on the AOI Technician, Email: ; TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-15