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QC Specialist - Visual QC

Smith & Associates

Haarlem, Amsterdam
Full-time
0-2 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Quality control
Visual inspection
Microscopic equipment
Electronic components
Component verification
Warehouse operations
Data entry
Microsoft Office Suite
Communication skills
Multi-tasking
Organization skills
ESD safety

Job Description

Job Purpose:  

To support Operations by inspecting and verifying the quality of electronic components, non-electronic components, and peripherals before merchandise is shipped. 

Essential Job Duties:  

  • Verify information visually: 

  • using various microscopic equipment and the naked eye, to insure the component  

  • matches manufacturer specifications 

  • is not damaged  

  • using alcohol swipe and scrape test to verify product has not been black topped 

  • to determine if there are “red flags” that indicate a possible suspect part 

  • Utilize our proprietary system to complete, in detail, the component inspection process and upload any documentation 

  • Ensure all PO/SO requirements are met  

  • Communicate with appropriate individuals when discrepancies arise 

 

 

 

Job Qualifications 

 

Experience:   

  • 1+ years component or product inspection 

  • Solid written and oral communication skills a must 

  • Multi-tasking and organization skills required 

  • Minimum 1 year warehouse experience 

  • Knowledge of the electronics distribution field is helpful 

 

Education:  

  • College degree, technical institute courses, or equivalent job experience preferred 

Certifications:  

  • A+ Certification helpful but not required 

  • CCI 102 Level 1 

  • ESD 

 

Software Requirements: 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite a plus 

 

Physical Demands:  

  • Ability to lift 35lbs 

 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Core Responsibilities

The QC Specialist is responsible for inspecting electronic components using microscopic equipment to ensure they meet manufacturer specifications and quality standards. They must also document inspection results in a proprietary system and communicate any identified discrepancies to the appropriate team members.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least one year of experience in product inspection and warehouse operations, along with strong communication and organizational skills. A college degree or technical institute courses are preferred, and familiarity with electronics distribution is considered an asset.

About Smith & Associates

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Company size: 501-1,000 employees

Founded in 1984, Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith’s Intelligent Distribution™ model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $3.4 billion in global revenue in 2025 and ranks eighth among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more.

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