As an Automated Optical Inspection Operator, you will need to master following:

• analyse images
• automated optical inspection
• circuit diagrams
• operate automated optical inspection machine

More generally, an automated optical inspection operator is also versed in:

• communicate test results to other departments
• electronic equipment standards
• electronics
• ensure conformity to specifications
• inspect quality of products
• meet deadlines
• monitor machine operations
• printed circuit boards
• quality assurance procedures
• read assembly drawings
• read standard blueprints
• report defective manufacturing materials

It also helps to know the following:

• IPC standards
• surface-mount technology
• through-hole technology
• waste removal regulations
• write records for repairs
• check system parameters against reference values
• instrument performance elements
• integrated circuits
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with engineers
• maintain test equipment
• microelectronics
• optical engineering
• remove defective products
• research equipment needs
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• semiconductors
• send faulty equipment back to assembly line
• write inspection reports