Incoming Quality Control Technician

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Santa Rosa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Incoming Quality Control Technician at Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA, supports manufacturing quality operations by monitoring process performance, analyzing data, and assisting in the resolution of quality issues.

This role ensures compliance with quality standards and contributes to continuous improvement to maintain high product quality and yield. You will work with Quality Engineers to investigate issues, perform spot audits, and document CAPA actions and quality records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing or quality.
• Knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, and 8D/RCCA.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production quality data to identify trends and issues.
• Support investigation of in-process and customer quality issues, including data gathering and CAPA tracking.
• Ensure containment actions via spot audits and verify effectiveness on the production floor.
• Review and maintain quality documentation such as Quality Alerts, MRB, RMA, ECO, and work instructions.
• Assist in Stop Build/Stop Ship and Hold Shipment activities for critical quality issues.
• Prepare and maintain quality reports to support decision-making and compliance.
• Support internal audits and adherence to TL9000/ISO standards.
• Assist in New Product Introduction and product transfer activities.
• Track test yields and provide data to support yield improvement and process optimization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or related field

Job description

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About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The QualityControlTechnician supports manufacturing quality operations by monitoring process performance, analyzing data, and assisting in the resolution of quality issues. This role ensures compliance with quality standards and supports continuous improvement to maintain high product quality and yield.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze production quality data (e.g., yield, OATF) to identify trends, deviations, and potential issuesin support of the Quality Engineer; escalation concerns as needed

Support investigation of in-process and customer quality issues, including gathering data, assisting in root cause analysis, and tracking corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Ensure proper implementation of containment actions by conducting spot audits and verifying effectiveness on the production floor.

Review, process, and maintain quality-related documentation such as Quality Alerts, Purging Notices, MRB, RMA, ECO, and work instructions.

Assist in initiating and monitoring Stop Build/Stop Ship and Hold Shipment activities for critical quality issues.

Prepare and maintain accurate quality reports and records to support decision-making and compliance requirements.

Support internal audits and ensure adherence to quality standards such as TL9000/ISO.

Assist in New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfer activities, including monitoring builds and supporting qualification reporting.

Track test yields (e.g., burn-in) and provide data to support yield improvement and process optimization initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing or quality (fresh graduates welcome).

Basic knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, and root cause analysis (8D/RCCA).

Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and teamwork.

Compensation

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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