Quality Technician

Ecorobotix Inc; Lyons (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecorobotix Inc in Lyons, Kansas is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor and ensure the quality of robotic solutions. The successful candidate will perform inspections, manage non-conformities, and report on quality metrics. Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5-10 years of quality assurance experience within manufacturing. Candidates should possess strong skills in inspection, quality tools, and documentation. A proactive and organized approach is essential for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of quality standards (ISO 9001, etc.) and quality tools (8D, FMEA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming inspection of parts and conduct final inspections of machines prior to shipment.
• Support production teams on-site to identify and resolve quality deviations.
• Establish and monitor key quality indicators and provide regular reports.

Skills

Inspection skills

Operational quality tools

Production monitoring

Process documentation

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Quality tools knowledge (8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)

Excel and data reporting skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Analytical mindset

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in quality or related field

Tools

Odoo or other ERP systems

Job description

About the Job

Ecorobotix Inc. creates innovative robotic solutions that reduce the negative ecological impact of modern agriculture. We have developed an AI-based ultra‑high precision spot spraying technology that drastically reduces the amount of chemicals used in crop fields while keeping costs competitive. The technology is currently deployed on our tractor‑towed ARA machine. By joining our talented and dynamic team, you will contribute to a more sustainable, environment‑friendly agriculture in an innovative scale‑up at the cutting edge of technology. We are a revolutionary organization with a great work environment that supports creativity through self‑motivation.

General Objective of the Role

As part of the development of our industrial activities and the optimization of our quality performance, we are looking for a Quality Technician to strengthen our team. You will play a key role in monitoring the quality of our machines — from incoming components to the finished product. You will lead non‑conformity resolutions and contribute to continuous improvement, notably through the definition and documentation of key processes.

Reporting Lines & Interactions

This role will report to the Quality Manager. Internally, close collaboration is expected with production, engineering, supply chain, quality, and industrialization teams. Externally, continuous coordination with the assembly partner located in Lyons, Kansas, is required. Occasional travel to Switzerland may be expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Incoming and final quality control
  
  • Monitor incoming inspection of parts (dimensions, conformity to drawings, documentation)
  • Conduct final inspections of machines prior to shipment
  • Record results and determine product conformity
  • Release machines before shipping to customers
• Production/assembly follow‑up
  
  • Monitor the assembly process to ensure compliance with quality standards
  • Support production teams on‑site to identify and resolve quality deviations
  • Analyze deviations against technical and documentation requirements
  • Monitoring QC done by production team for subassemblies, and full machine
• Quality reporting and KPI tracking
  
  • Establish and monitor key quality indicators (non‑conformities, scrap rate, response times, etc.)
  • Provide regular reports with management and recommend corrective actions
  • Propose improvement plans based on observed trends
• Manage internal, supplier, and customer non‑conformities
  
  • Lead root cause analyses and corrective action plans (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
  • Ensure effective implementation and follow‑up of corrective and preventive actions
  • Serve as the primary Ecorobotix contact at the production site for all types of encountered issues
• Actively participate in defining and updating internal procedures

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in quality, Industrial Production, or a related field
• Significant hands‑on experience (5–10 years minimum) in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong skills in inspection, operational quality tools, production monitoring, and process documentation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Knowledge of quality tools: 8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.
• Strong Excel and data reporting skills
• Good communication, autonomy, rigor, and analytical mindset
• Knowledge of quality standards (ISO 9001, etc.)
• Proactive, organized, and results oriented
• Strong field presence and commitment to continuous improvement
• Familiarity with Odoo or other ERP systems would be a plus