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This role requires strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot both program-related and process-related inspection issues.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop, modify, and maintain AXI inspection programs for new and existing PCB assemblies.\nCreate and optimize inspection parameters for BGAs, QFNs, bottom-terminated components, through-hole solder joints, hidden solder connections, and other critical features.\nReview and interpret job documentation including MPIs, BOMs, CAD data, Gerbers, assembly drawings, ECOs, deviations, and customer specifications.\nSupport new product introduction by creating AXI programs prior to or during first builds.\nValidate AXI programs through first article inspection, golden board comparison, defect verification, and production feedback.\nAdjust AXI algorithms, thresholds, inspection windows, and acceptance criteria to reduce false calls while maintaining defect detection capability.\nAnalyze AXI images and inspection results 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