QC Technician: Data-Driven Quality & Process Improvement

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Santa Rosa (CA); 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

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.