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Quality Inspector I

Plexus · Neenah, WI · $35,200–$52,800 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you stay focused and accurate when you inspect the same type of part for hours?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits that keep attention sharp during repetitive work.

Tell me about a time you caught a problem that others had missed. How did you report it?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up and document clearly so the root cause can be fixed.

Tell me about a time you had to tell a coworker their work did not meet the standard.

What they are checking: Whether they can give quality feedback respectfully and keep a working relationship on the floor.

What would you do

You find a defect on a board and the line lead says it is fine and to pass it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will hold a quality call under pressure, since a passed defect can reach a surgical or flight system.

You notice the same defect showing up on several boards in a row. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they see a pattern as a process problem and escalate it fast instead of just rejecting parts.

About the work

Walk me through how you inspect a printed circuit board assembly. What are you looking for?

What they are checking: Whether they know common solder and assembly defects and inspect in an organized, repeatable way.

Have you worked with IPC-A-610? How do you decide whether a solder joint is acceptable or a defect?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect to a written standard rather than personal judgment, which matters for medical and aerospace products.

What measuring tools and inspection equipment have you used, like calipers, microscopes or AOI?

What they are checking: Whether they can use the tools of the job accurately and read measurements without errors.

How do you read a drawing or work instruction to know what to check on a part?

What they are checking: Whether they can work from drawings and instructions instead of relying on memory.

Why is accurate paperwork and record keeping so important for products like medical devices?

What they are checking: Whether they understand traceability and that a missing record can be as serious as a missed defect.

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The full job description

As published by Plexus.

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com . Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range: $35,200.00 - $52,800.00 Purpose Statement: Performs routine and repetitive inspection procedures to ensure quality levels at various stages of production. Visually inspects Sub-assemblies and HLA level products using a magnifier or other tools and using lot sampling methods, or 100% inspection. Key Job Accountabilities: • Participate as required on Root cause activities. • Enters standardized information into GSF • Supervise work area according with 5´s standards. • Performs routine and repetitive inspection procedures to ensure quality levels at various stages of production. Visually inspects Sub-assemblies and HLA level products using a magnifier or other tools and using lot sampling methods, or 100% inspection. • Keeps supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed. • Education/Experience Qualifications: • A minimum of Middle school certificate is required. • Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing process (SMT, Backend). • Six Months of related experience in manufacturing process is required; One (1) or more years of related experience in the position is preferred. • Intermediate electronic manufacturing experience, including knowledge of workmanship standards, is preferred. • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered. Other Qualifications: • Advanced reading, writing and math skills are required (i.e., 12th grade level) • Inspection skills • Knowledge of PCBA and HLA product builds • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information • Must complete training for and become certified for Quality Assurance within six months of obtaining the position and must maintain QA certification to remain in the position • Basic PC skills are required (i.e., keyboarding skills, basic mouse usage, opening and closing programs and files using Google Workspace or MS Windows) and familiarity with applicable Plexus software packages • Individual will be required to sit or stand for long periods of time • Individual will be required to handle a PCB by turning it, flipping it, and angling it • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for use of computer monitor, keyboard and inspection equipment, and individual must meet the visual acuity requirements • General office equipment and materials Physical Requirements: • Role will work in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment. Facilities include comfortable temperatures, repetitive low noise level and suitable lighting for required tasks. May require physical stamina with strong manual dexterity and fine motor control with precise measurement equipment or delicate tools and components requiring a steady touch. Visual inspection may require acute near vision and the ability to work continually using magnifiers, cameras and other vision systems. Role will spend a majority of the time standing and sitting with limited activities including lifting packages, moving material and working around lifting and material movement equipment as needed. Role may include repetitive computer tasks in different types of software creating, editing and saving quality records. Travel Requirements: • Less than 40% This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com . Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

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