Quality Control Electronics Technician

Potter Electric Signal Co.; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Potter Electric Signal Co. is seeking a Quality Control Electronics Technician to ensure components and systems meet stringent quality standards throughout manufacturing and testing.

This role blends technical electronics expertise with QA practices to maintain reliability and regulatory compliance, collaborating with engineering and production, performing testing, calibration, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree or technical certification in electronics.
• At least 2 years of electronics testing or quality assurance experience.
• Proficient with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and automated test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of IPC standards and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electronic components, assemblies, and systems.
• Identify defects and non-conformities; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis and assist in quality improvements.
• Maintain calibration and functionality of testing instruments.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Record and analyze test data, generate reports, and maintain quality documentation.
• Support internal audits and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Quality inspection experience

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Automated test equipment

SMT inspection

PCB inspection

Job description

Summary Of The Position

The Quality Control Electronics Technician ensures that electronic components and systems meet rigorous quality standards throughout the manufacturing and testing process. This role combines technical expertise with quality assurance practices to maintain product reliability and compliance.

Summary Of The Position

The Quality Control Electronics Technician ensures that electronic components and systems meet rigorous quality standards throughout the manufacturing and testing process. This role combines technical expertise with quality assurance practices to maintain product reliability and compliance.

** Essential Functions**

• Inspect and test electronic components, assemblies, and systems using specialized equipment.
• Identify defects and non-conformities, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis and assist in implementing quality improvements.
• Maintain calibration and functionality of testing instruments.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Review technical drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Record and analyze test data, generate reports, and maintain quality documentation.
• Support internal audits and regulatory compliance efforts.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Associate degree or technical certification in electronics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electronics testing or quality assurance.
• Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and automated test equipment.
• Strong understanding of IPC standards and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel

This job operates in a warehouse/manufacturing setting where hand tools and parts are used to assemble products, such as pliers, screwdrivers, box cutters, power tools, screws, automatic tape dispensers. This position must be able to lift 25 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of related experience in Quality Control, or other relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with surface mount technology (SMT) and printed circuit board (PCB) inspection.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and failure mode analysis.

This is a full-time position, on-site at the manufacturing facility. The weekly hours worked are 40 hours per week. There may be a need for overtime work. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Troubleshooting Skills
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• PCB Components (Printed Circuit Board Components)
• Quality Control Experience
• Mechanical Testing
• Quality Control Data Analysis