Electronics Quality Technician — NPI & CAPA Support

LI-COR; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LI-COR, Bourne, MA, is seeking a technically driven Quality Technician to support manufacturing by inspecting, investigating defects, validating CAPAs, and ensuring products meet ISO 9001 and customer quality standards. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Production, and Quality Engineering to troubleshoot issues and interpret drawings, BOMs, and instructions.

You will also support NPI, pilot builds, engineering changes, and validation activities, performing

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, quality, or manufacturing engineering support.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, PCBA, and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing and product quality issues.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, assembly documentation, and specifications.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• IPC Certification (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, or IPC/WHMA-A-620).
• Experience with ERP or MES systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with SPC and data analysis.
• Familiarity with ESD controls and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Test, Production, and Quality Engineering to resolve product/process issues.
• Analyze failures and assist root cause investigations (5 Whys, Ishikawa, Pareto).
• Support nonconformance investigations and documentation; verify CAPA effectiveness.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Assist with New Product Introduction (NPI), pilot builds, engineering changes, and validation activities.
• Perform basic electrical/mechanical troubleshooting with test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, continuity tester).
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and customer quality standards.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

ISO 9001 experience

SPC & data analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

ESD controls

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related field

Tools

ERP/MES

Electrical test equipment

PCB inspection tools

Job description

LI-COR, Bourne, MA, is seeking a technically driven Quality Technician to support manufacturing by inspecting, investigating defects, validating CAPAs, and ensuring products meet ISO 9001 and customer quality standards. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Production, and Quality Engineering to troubleshoot issues and interpret drawings, BOMs, and instructions.

You will also support NPI, pilot builds, engineering changes, and validation activities, performing