AOI Programmer – Guelph, ON Canada

We are seeking a skilled AOI Programmer to join our manufacturing team, specializing in surface mount technology and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing automated optical inspection (AOI) systems to ensure the highest standards of PCB quality. This role requires a strong understanding of schematics, PCB assembly, and precision measurement tools, with an emphasis on quality control and process improvement. The AOI Programmer will play a critical role in enhancing manufacturing efficiency through test automation and data collection, ensuring products meet IPC 610 standards and other quality specifications.

Who We Are For over 40 years, Connect Tech has built a solid reputation providing high-performance computing solutions for some of the world’s most influential companies. As an NVIDIA Elite Partner, Connect Tech’s products are used in state-of-the‑art technology on land, sea, sky, and space. With leading‑edge design and manufacturing services backed by stellar technical support, our commitment to excellence in design and customer satisfaction is the driving force behind our success.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries $24-$30 per hour

An attractive profit‑sharing program

Opportunity to work within a high‑tech, leading‑edge technology field with products that appear in some really cool applications! (Robots, Drones, Artificial Intelligence, Vision Systems)

3 weeks’ vacation per year with no waiting period

A “Dream Fund” (gym memberships, personal interest classes, etc.)

A dynamic, energetic and growing company with a friendly community atmosphere

A collaborative and supportive workplace that values the contributions and ideas of our staff, and are proud of our extremely low turnover rate throughout our 40+ year history

Employees who have great passion for their work and who are always looking for ways to propel Connect Tech to the next level

Develop and program AOI systems for PCB inspection using industry‑standard software and tools.

Perform quality inspections utilizing automated optical inspection equipment, hand tools, calipers and micrometers.

Analyze inspection data to identify defects or process deviations, implementing debugging procedures as needed.

Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize testing procedures, improve accuracy, and reduce false positives.

Maintain detailed schematics and documentation related to AOI programming and system configurations.

Conduct regular calibration of precision measuring instruments and ensure compliance with IPC 610 standards.

Support quality assurance initiatives by performing quality control checks and contributing to continuous process improvements.

Assist in troubleshooting mechanical issues related to AOI equipment or PCB assembly processes.

Collect and analyze data to monitor process performance metrics and recommend corrective actions.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience with surface mount technology (SMT) assembly processes.

Strong knowledge of PCB manufacturing, schematic reading, and mechanical components.

Proficiency in programming AOI systems

and familiarity with test automation techniques.

Experience with quality inspection standards such as IPC 610 and quality assurance protocols.

Skilled in using precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, micrometers, and ohmmeters.

Ability to interpret schematics, technical drawings, and assembly instructions.

Excellent analysis skills for defect detection, debugging, and process optimization.

Familiarity with automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment and manual inspection tools such as hand tools.

Knowledge of soldering techniques and the use of hand tools for assembly tasks is a plus.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume in PDF format to the application form linked below.

Connect Tech is committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., Connect Tech will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.

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