Quality Control Technician

Advantech USA; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401(k) with company match

Referral Bonus

Company events and lunches

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Quality Control Technician II to conduct advanced inspections and ensure product quality in hardware operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience in Quality Control, proficiency in Microsoft OS, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a competitive hourly wage between $23.00 and $26.00, along with a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Located in Tustin, CA, this role requires onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Control or electronics.
• Strong working knowledge of quality control guidelines.
• Ability to identify subtle defects or deviations.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced hardware inspections on components and finished products.
• Execute inspections based on engineering specifications.
• Maintain inspection databases and documentation.

Skills

Quality Control

Electronics inspection

Technical documentation interpretation

Attention to detail

Microsoft OS installation

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

AA degree or technical certification

Job description

Quality Control Technician II – Advantech USA

Location: Irvine, CA – Onsite

Compensation: $23.00 – $26.00 Hourly (Non‑Exempt)

About this position

Advantech is seeking a Quality Control Technician II to support advanced quality inspection and process adherence across our manufacturing and hardware operations. This role requires a deeper level of technical expertise, the ability to work independently, and experience identifying, documenting, and escalating complex quality issues. The Quality Control Technician II plays a critical role in ensuring products meet Advantech’s quality standards prior to shipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cosmetic, functional, and hardware inspections on components and finished products
• Execute inspections based on engineering specifications, drawings, schematics, and quality requirements for Advantech and locally fabricated products
• Maintain and follow inspection guidelines, SOPs, and quality records across assigned QC functions, which may include IQC, IPQC, FQC, OQC, and ECOM
• Maintain inspection databases and documentation to ensure traceability and record retention
• Perform hardware modification and rework to meet quality and specification requirements
• Identify, document, and elevate specification discrepancies, defects, or quality concerns to QC Specialists and QC Supervisors
• Work independently on assigned inspections and projects while supporting additional quality initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Quality Control, electronics, or computer hardware‑related roles
• AA degree, technical certification, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong working knowledge of computer hardware inspection and quality control guidelines
• Proficient in Microsoft OS installation and troubleshooting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify subtle defects or deviations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple QC functions in a manufacturing or hardware environment
• Experience with hardware rework or modification
• Familiarity with quality documentation systems and traceability requirements
• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Winning culture with a friendly, team‑oriented environment!
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation and paid holidays package
• Company events, and lunches
• Referral Bonus

About Advantech

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer‑centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry‑leading front and back‑office e‑business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high‑quality, high‑performance computing platforms. We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT solutions.

Work Authorization

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.