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Overview
Automated optical inspection operators run AOI machines that inspect assembled printed circuit boards, reading drawings and checking finished or in-process PCB assemblies for flaws.
In job descriptions, look for automated optical inspection, PCB inspection, circuit diagrams, assembly drawings, image analysis, machine monitoring, defect reporting, product specifications, test equipment and repair records.
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Automated optical inspection operator work is part of electronics quality control. The role runs AOI machines, reads circuit and assembly drawings, watches machine output and flags flaws in PCB assemblies.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include automated optical inspection, electronics, printed circuit boards, image analysis, interpreting circuit diagrams, monitoring machine operations, reporting defective materials and checking system parameters against reference values.
Salary context
Salary context depends on production pace, product complexity, test equipment responsibility, documentation duties, IPC or electronics standards in use and whether the role liaises with engineers or assembly teams. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Paths can move from AOI operation into PCB inspection, quality assurance, test-equipment maintenance, repair-record handling, production troubleshooting, electronics assembly support or technician roles around microelectronics.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names PCB type, AOI machine, inspection standard and defect workflow. Clear roles state how faulty boards are reported, removed, returned to assembly or escalated to engineers.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Occupation group
Product graders and testers (excluding foods and beverages) (7543)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3a75b477-e151-40fb-9909-b3641401bfed |
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| ESCO code | 7543.1 |
| ISCO group | 7543 |
| Concept type | Occupation |