QUALITY TECHNICIAN

Spherion Staffing, LLC; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Short-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to join a high-volume solar module manufacturing facility in College Station, TX. You will inspect modules, raw materials, and sub-assemblies; perform tests; log results; and assist with root-cause analysis and CAPA initiatives to sustain process quality.

Qualifications include 2+ years in quality in manufacturing, reading engineering docs, and experience with measurement tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or testing within a modern manufacturing environment (electronics, automated assembly, or renewable energy preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, SOPs, schematics, and measurement standards.
• Hands-on experience using calipers, micrometers, multimeters, gauges, optical inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Excellent visual acuity and keen observational skills to detect defects.
• Strong verbal and written communication to report quality issues clearly.
• Able to stand, walk, lift up to 35-50 lbs, PPE on 8-12h shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous visual, dimensional, and technical inspections of solar modules, raw materials, and sub-assemblies across fully automated production lines.
• Execute routine electrical, structural, and environmental quality tests utilizing specialized lab and production testing equipment.
• Identify, tag, quarantine, and document out-of-spec materials, defect trends, or process deviations. Issue NCRs promptly.
• Log quality inspection metrics, test results, and yield loss data into MES and quality databases to support KPI tracking.
• Assist quality engineers and production teams with root-cause investigations (5-Why, 8D, Fishbone) for defects or customer returns, contributing to CAPA plans.
• Ensure quality control gauges, measurement instruments, and testing equipment are properly maintained, calibrated, and verified before use.
• Audit adherence to standard work procedures across production lines to ensure ISO, UL, and internal quality standards.
• Partner with Production Leads, Process Engineers, and Equipment Technicians to address quality issues in real time and minimize scrap.

Skills

Solar module manufacturing

ISO 9001

ASQ CQT/CQI

Vision systems

EL testing

Flash testing

SOP interpretation

Communication

Education

High School

Tools

Measurement tools

Vision systems

EL testing equipment

Flash testing equipment

ERP/MES software

Microsoft Office

Job description

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Quality Technician to join a team at a state-of-the-art, high-volume automated solar module manufacturing facility in College Station, TX. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring that all raw materials, in-process components, and finished renewable energy products adhere strictly to quality standards, engineering specifications, and industry compliance requirements. Working on the production floor, you will conduct inspections, perform testing, collaborate with equipment and production teams, and assist with root-cause analysis to support continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous visual, dimensional, and technical inspections of solar modules, raw materials, and sub-assemblies across fully automated production lines.
• Execute routine electrical, structural, and environmental quality tests utilizing specialized lab and production testing equipment.
• Identify, tag, quarantine, and document out-of-spec materials, defect trends, or process deviations. Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) promptly.
• Log quality inspection metrics, test results, and yield loss data into the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and quality databases to support real-time KPI tracking.
• Assist quality engineers and production teams with root-cause investigations (5-Why, 8D, Fishbone) for defects or customer returns, contributing to corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Ensure quality control gauges, measurement instruments, and testing equipment are properly maintained, calibrated, and verified before use.
• Audit adherence to standard work procedures across production lines to ensure compliance with ISO, UL, and internal quality management standards.
• Partner closely with Production Leads, Process Engineers, and Equipment Technicians to address quality issues in real time and minimize scrap rate.

Working hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Skills

• Experience in high-volume solar module manufacturing, semiconductor, microelectronics, or automated cleanroom/assembly lines.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and standard quality tools (SPC, Pareto analysis, 5S).
• Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification through ASQ.
• Familiarity with automated vision systems, electroluminescence (EL) testing, or flash testing equipment.

Education

• High School

Experience

• 1-4 years

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or testing within a modern manufacturing environment (electronics, automated assembly, or renewable energy preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standard operating procedures (SOPs), schematics, and measurement standards.
• Hands-on experience using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, multimeters, gauges, optical inspection equipment).
• Familiarity with basic data entry and reporting using ERP/MES software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Excellent visual acuity and keen observational skills to detect subtle defects, electrical flaws, or assembly variations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to report quality issues clearly and collaborate across shifts.
• Ability to stand, walk the factory floor, bend, lift up to 35???50 lbs, and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) throughout an 8- to 12-hour shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)