Careers at IPC

IPC International, Inc. is looking to hire a Vice President of Standards.

As the VP of Standards, you will develop and implement strategic goals and objectives within standards groups as directed by the CEO/President and Board of Directors.  This role provides direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategy and its annual goals and objectives with respect to standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy: Drive strategic adjustments and recommendations to ensure the standards processes, activities, and products remain the leading products for the benefit of the electronics industry.  Collaborate with the organization’s executive team, industry stakeholders, and Board members to ensure these directions are meeting ever-changing global needs.  Incorporation of strategic directions into departmental actionable plans that have well defined tangible results for organization.  Responsible for directly incorporating inputs from IPC Board of Directors, Technical Advisory Executive Committee (TAEC), and CEO into departmental goals and functions.  

Personnel: Responsible for all standards personnel globally.  Ensure this team can deliver both the needs of today and those anticipated for tomorrow. Responsible for hiring, firing and staffing required for maintaining continuity of operations.  Provide mentorship and vision to directors and managers on an as needed and regular basis. Responsible for conducting regular meetings with directors and managers providing feedback based on initiatives and outcomes. 

Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations for departments associated with standards. Responsible for fiscal management of departmental activities related to profit and loss for this core program area within the organization. 

Communications: Management and conflict resolution between and among high level corporate technology officers, committee chairpersons, IPC employees, consultants, and industry spokes people. Responsible for:  management of appeals process for standards development, enforcement of IPC code of conduct for standards committees, adherence to process of standardization including ANSI essential requirements.  Manage technical committees for standards development. 

Relationships: Oversee relationships with other technical organizations regarding standards and technology development.  Responsible for managing technical relationships with other trade associations regarding joint standard development and technical activities including:  NIST, JEDEC, IEEE, AIA, GEIA, SEMI, etc.  Responsible for the oversight of development of technical certification programs associated with content within standards.  

External Presence: Participation in industry advisory boards and councils as well as contribution as an industry thought leader.

Other: General administration and support of tradeshows and conferences. Other specific executive-level projects or initiative support as required to strengthen the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. IPC values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage those who meets many of the below qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering IPC. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technology related field.
• Master’s degree in business administration or organizational behavior preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in electronics or related industry.
• Prior work in development of industry standards or related volunteer activities preferred. 
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft 365, CRM, and ERP systems.
• Domestic and International travel, approximately 30%.  Hybrid/Remote work environment.

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.  IPC has a hybrid/virtual work environment; position will report to the Bannockburn, IL office. 

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: lyssabernstein@ipc.org. Subject line should say: VP Standards Tech.

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.

IPC International, Inc. is looking to hire a Standards Development Manager. The Standards Development Manager leads standards development activities for materials for printed boards, printed board assemblies, additive manufacturing and coatings. 

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the standard development projects that promote best practices for production and acceptance of printed board materials, including processes, fabrication, equipment and related services.
• Work with committee volunteers and subject matter experts to develop industry standards utilizing approved procedures, white papers and other documentation to be used for production and acceptance of printed boards, printed board assemblies, additive manufacturing and coatings, and make recommendations for new publications and projects. 
• Conduct ongoing standards development work from concept to publication, interfacing with committee members and leaders, working with committee leaders, updating documentation based on committee input, preparing documentation for publication and recommend changes as needed for improvement on an international level. 
• Provide technical support and communication to IPC Members and IPC Staff regarding interpretation of standards and applications of technology.             
• Manage online technical committee resource tools, including committee pages in standard development site.
• Collaborate with suppliers in the development of software tools and round robin testing used in conjunction with standards.
• Participate in development of related materials to supplement standards such as trade magazine articles regarding standards and technology and webpages.  

Requirements

• Must have knowledge and experience with printed board materials.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of work experience in electronics or related field.
• 3 years of project management related experience preferred. 
• Strong skills in record-keeping for traceability and organization are a must along with good judgment and professional integrity. 
• This position requires an ongoing interface with global subject matter experts as well as staff members.

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. IPC has a virtual/hybrid work environment; the Standards Development Manager, Printed Board Materials reports to the Senior Director Assembly & Standards Technology.

MRA – The Management Association is conducting this search on behalf of IPC International, Inc. Please send resume and cover letter to: Lyssa.bernstein@mranet.org. Subject line should say:  MATERIALS

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.

IPC International, Inc. is looking to hire a Manager, Standards Electronics Technology. This manager works with the electronics industry on standards development projects focusing on sustainability and environmental concerns.  Engage with committee volunteers and subject matter experts to develop electronics industry standards, white papers and other documentation is a routine part of responsibilities along with assisting in scoping projects with strategic focus, conducting standards development work from concept to publication, working with committee leaders, updating documentation based on committee input, preparing documentation for publication and recommending changes as needed for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the standard development projects for sustainability and environmental concerns while working with advisory groups on IPC initiatives to scope projects with strategic focus.
• Provide technical support and communication to IPC Members and IPC Staff regarding standards and related documentation.
• Manage online technical committee resource tools, including committee pages in standard development site,
• Collaborate with suppliers in the development of software tools used in conjunction with standards.
• Participate in development of related materials to supplement standards such as trade magazine articles regarding standards and technology and webpages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• 2 years of work experience in electronics or computer science field or related; 3 years of project management related experience preferred.  Strong skills in record-keeping for traceability and organization are a must along with good judgment and professional integrity. 
• This position requires an ongoing interface with global subject matter experts and staff members.
• Strong writing, editing, organizational and communication skills, especially around technical content.
• Ability to work with and act as a liaison of diverse groups.
• Experience or participation in building consensus in a group environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, teleconferencing

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. IPC has a virtual work environment; this position will report to Senior Director of Assembly and Standards Technology.

MRA – The Management Association is conducting this search on behalf of IPC International, Inc. Please send resume and cover letter to: Lyssa.bernstein@mranet.org. Subject line should say: Manager, Standards Electronics Technology.

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.

IPC International, Inc. is looking to hire a Certification Test Development Specialist. The Certification Test Development Specialist assists in the completion of the Department’s work and projects in a timely manner. Interacts professionally and cooperatively with other IPC departments and staff members and with organizations and individuals outside the Association.  This position will assist operational examination development activities related to psychometrics, interactions with SMEs, item development and review workshops, examination building, quality assurance of exams.  Identifying and communicating defects in processes and working toward continual improvement of the Examination Development process.

Responsibilities

Examination Development – 40%

• With the assistance of the Psychometrician produce technical documentation related to items, test, and program performance.
• Design, construct, and test IPC examinations; assure accuracy and quality of finished product.
• Troubleshoot software and operational problems.
• Oversee the formation and growth of Certification Committees
• Oversee the entire Item Writing Development process with the respective Certification Committees with assistance from the Psychometrician.

Examination Maintenance – 40%

• Quality Assurance Validation for Certification content
• Review Certification exams for consistency with source files
• Document and escalate deviations in client exams with source files
• Audit tests for typographical errors, formatting errors, internal inconsistencies, and other quality problems, and clearly communicate quality issues.
• Oversee the entire Item Review process with the with the respective Certification Committees with assistance from the Psychometrician.

Content Database Management – 20%

• Review and manage current content for typographical errors, formatting errors, internal inconsistencies, and other quality problems, and clearly communicate quality issues.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• With the assistance of the Psychometrician produce technical documentation related to item, test, and program performance specific to current system infrastructure.

Requirements

• Some college preferred.
• 3 years’ experience managing all aspects of Item Writing Workshops and Item Review Committees.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, often under time constraints.
• Excellent proofreading, language, and editing skills.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and thoroughly.
• Attention to detail is imperative; Must be organized, accurate, and quality conscious.
• Must be honest and maintain high-level ethical behavior, and maintain data confidentiality and security.
• Experience in areas of forecasting and prioritizing assigned tasks strongly preferred.
• Flexibility related to workflow and changing priorities required.
• Able to follow directions, coordinate multiple projects, including producing high quality work under tight deadlines, and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong written/oral communication skills required. Comfort with email and telephone/video communications is essential to effectively interact with staff, contractors and committee members virtually.  Must be able to work with people from various knowledge levels, personalities, economic and cultural backgrounds.

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. IPC has a hybrid work environment, the Certification Test Specialist reports to the Director of Certification.

Please submit resume & cover letter to: lyssabernstein@ipc.org.  Subject line should say:  CERT TEST SPEC.

IPC International, Inc. is looking to hire a Channel Development Manager. The Channel Development Manager will own the key strategic relationships with IPC’s channel partners and distributors globally and will be accountable for achieving sales goals in accordance with IPC’s annual operating plan.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute annual strategic sales plans to globally increase adoption of IPC’s products and services including IPC membership.

• Develop and maintain a systemized approach to actively manage the partner network including contract updates and renewals management, monthly sales and target updates, and communication of best practices.   

• Develop new distribution channels and partnerships to broaden the acceptance of IPC’s products and services.

• Understand the critical success factors, markets served, organizational processes, and decision making for all key partners to ensure alignment with IPC’s mission and goals. 

• Assist in coordinating IPC resources to help make partners successful.

• Travel as needed to meet with distribution partners and/or customers. 

• Develop and execute written and verbal sales presentations and proposals.

• Develop thorough understanding of IPC products and services, i.e., features and benefits, pricing, and availability.

• Developing and implementing partnership strategies: Responsible for identifying and pursuing new opportunities for partnerships that align with the company’s business goals. This may involve developing relationships with potential partners, negotiating terms, and creating partnerships that are mutually beneficial.

• Responsible for maintaining and strengthening existing partnerships, including managing communication and collaboration with key partners and identifying ways to grow and expand these relationships.

• Responsible for continuously seeking out new opportunities for growth and expansion, including identifying new potential partners and markets.

• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements: Ensure that all partnerships comply with relevant laws and regulations and that the company is protected against potential legal risks.

• Responsible for communicating with key stakeholders, including senior management, keeping them informed about partnership activities and to seek input and guidance as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: 

A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as business, marketing, or communications.

Experience and/or Training: 

• Minimum of 8 years of sales experience, especially with international distributors and sales channels.
• Proven track record of growing distribution sales channels and partnerships.
• Electronics Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Willingness to travel and independently support customer meetings, approximately 30%.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key partners and customers.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to manage and lead adhoc teams effectively.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations related to partnerships.

Technology/Equipment: 

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HubSpot CRM, Salesforce, or NetSuite.  AI Solutions experience a plus.

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. IPC has a hybrid work environment; the Senior Director of Channel Development reports to the CFO.

Please submit resume and cover letter to: LyssaBernstein@ipc.org. Subject line should say:  CHANNEL DEV

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.

IPC, International, Inc., the global trade association for the electronics manufacturing industry, seeks a Certification Exam Analyst. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Examination Development – 30%                                                                      

• Facilitates and completes exam and item analysis using appropriate methods. 

• Facilitates and completes equating, linking & scaling of tests. 

• Test design, generation, and delivery under supervision: Develop an appropriate test design including mode of administration, test specifications, and pretest strategy.

• Interacts with SMEs to conduct job analysis, standard setting, measurement explanations and other appropriate topics.

Examination Maintenance – 40%

• Performs initial and continuous statistical program review. 

• Facilitates and conduct Item Writing Workshops with SMEs.

• Produces technical documentation (including tables and figures) related to item, test, and program performance. 

• Provides routine gap and drift analysis on IPC’s item banks with supervision.

Candidate Examinations & Scoring – 30%

• Ensures accuracy of tests and test analyses. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. IPC values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage those who meets many of the below qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering IPC. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, statistics, educational measurement or related. 

• At least 1 year of practical experience or bachelor’s level course work in applied test development, item analysis and/or reporting of large-scale examination results.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365: Excel, Word, Outlook.

• Experience with or ability to learn item banking and test delivery software. 

• Ability to create, organize, and manage datasets in Excel, SPSS, SAS.

• Hybrid/Remote work environment. 

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.  IPC has a hybrid/virtual work environment; position will report to the Bannockburn, IL office. 

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: LyssaBernstein@ipc.org. Subject line should say: Cert. Exam Analyst.

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.

IPC, International, Inc., the global trade association for the electronics manufacturing industry, seeks a Psychometrician. The Psychometrician reports to the Senior Psychometrician and manages and assists in the completion of the Department’s work and projects in a timely manner. Interacts professionally and cooperatively with other IPC departments and staff members and with organizations and individuals outside the Association.

This position manages operational examination development activities related to psychometrics, psychometric aspects of major projects.  Conducts operational examination development activities related to psychometrics including job analysis, standard setting, calibration, scoring, and data analyses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Examination Development – 40%

• Test and item analysis.

• Equating, linking & scaling of tests.

• Interacts with Subject Matter Expert’s to conduct job analysis, standard setting, measurement explanations and other appropriate topics.

Examination Maintenance – 40%

• Ensure that item pools meet the needs of the program.   

• Facilitate and conduct Item Writing Workshops.

• Produce technical documentation related to item, test, and program performance.

• Perform initial and continuous psychometric program review. 

• Develop a plan that ensures that examination administration complies with industry standards for security, validity, reliability, fairness, and defensibility.

Candidate Examinations & Scoring – 20%

• Investigates and assists in resolving issues dealing with candidate score results.

• Compiles quantitative analysis data for IPC’s examinations.

REQUIREMENTS

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. IPC values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage those who meets many of the below qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering IPC. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

• Master’s or PhD in Educational Measurement or related.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in large scale testing and / or adaptive testing; or equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

• Experience in applied test development, including job task analysis, analysis, and reporting of large-scale examinations.

• Experience in test theory (IRT and Classical).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word & Outlook. 

• Knowledgeable in various LMS and item-banking software.

• Hybrid/Remote work environment. 

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.  IPC has a hybrid/virtual work environment; position will report to the Bannockburn, IL office. 

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: lyssabernstein@ipc.org   Subject line should say: PSYCHOMETRICIAN.

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.

IPC, International, Inc., the global trade association for the electronics manufacturing industry, seeks an Item Quality Assurance Coordinator. The Item Quality Assurance Coordinator assists in the completion of the Certification Department’s work and projects in a timely manner. Interacts professionally and cooperatively with other IPC departments and staff members and with organizations and individuals outside the Association.  This position will assist operational examination development activities related to psychometrics, examination building, quality assurance of exams.  Identifying and communicating defects in processes and making an effort for a continual improvement of the QA process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Examination Development – 40%

• With the assistance of the Psychometrician produce technical documentation related to item, test, and program performance.

• Design, construct, and test IPC examinations; assure accuracy and quality of finished product.

• Troubleshoot software and operational problems.

Examination Maintenance – 40%

• Quality Assurance Validation for Certification content.

• Review client exams for consistency with source files.

• Document and escalate deviations in client exams with source files.

• Audit tests for typographical errors, formatting errors, internal inconsistencies, and other quality problems, and clearly communicate quality issues.

Content Database Management – 40%

• Review and manage current content for typographical errors, formatting errors, internal inconsistencies, and other quality problems, and clearly communicate quality issues.

• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

• With the assistance of the Psychometrician produce technical documentation related to item, test, and program performance.

REQUIREMENTS

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. IPC values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage those who meets many of the below qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering IPC. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, often under time constraints. 
• Excellent proofreading, language, and editing skills. 
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and thoroughly.
• Attention to detail is imperative; Must be organized, accurate, and quality conscious.
• Must be honest and maintain high-level ethical behavior and integrity.
• Experience in areas of forecasting and prioritizing assigned tasks strongly preferred.
• Flexibility related to workflow and changing priorities required.
• Ability to maintain data confidentiality and security.
• Able to follow directions, coordinate multiple projects, including producing high quality work under tight deadlines. Must also be willing to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong written/oral communication skills required. Comfort with email and telephone communications is essential to effectively interact with staff, contractors and committee members virtually.  Must be able to work with people from various knowledge levels, personalities, economic and cultural backgrounds. 
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365: Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Hybrid/Remote work environment. 

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.  IPC has a hybrid/virtual work environment; position will report to the Bannockburn, IL. office. 

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: lyssabernstein@ipc.org   Subject line should say: IQAC.

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.