Quality Technician

Molex; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Molex is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to ensure electronic assemblies meet contract specifications and customer expectations. You will perform inspections, analyze quality data, and support corrective actions to maintain product integrity on the production floor.

You will join the Manufacturing Quality group and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain in a fast-paced, traceability-driven environment, focusing on first-pass yield and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on quality inspection experience in electronics/PCB assembly.
• Proficient with inspection tools and documentation per procedures and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electronic components and assemblies using visual, dimensional, and functional tests to verify conformance.
• Execute First Article Inspections (FAI) and lot verifications with traceability for serialization and lot codes.
• Collect, record, and analyze quality data and support root-cause investigations using documented evidence.
• Support CAPA, NCR, and disposition activities and verify effectiveness of actions.
• Maintain and audit ESD, cleanliness, and process control practices on the production floor.

Skills

Quality inspection

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital caliper

Microscope

Multimeter

Solderability tester

Job description

Your Job

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to ensure that electronic assemblies and components meet contract specifications, industry standards, and customer expectations. In this role you will perform inspections, collect and analyze quality data, and support corrective actions that keep production moving while protecting product integrity.

Our Team

You will join the Manufacturing Quality group that partners closely with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver high-reliability electronic products. The team focuses on first-pass yield, defect prevention, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, traceability-driven environment.

What You Will Do

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electronic components and assemblies using visual, dimensional, and functional tests to verify conformance to drawings, BOMs, and quality standards.
• Execute First Article Inspections (FAI) and lot verifications, documenting results and maintaining traceability for serialization and lot codes.
• Use inspection tools (calipers, microscopes, solderability testers, multimeters) and test equipment (functional testers, ICTs, AOI/X-ray where applicable) to detect and document nonconformances.
• Collect, record, and analyze quality data (defect rates, yield, trend charts); escalates issues and support root-cause investigations using documented evidence.
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), nonconformance reports (NCR), and disposition activities; verify effectiveness of implemented actions.
• Maintain and audit ESD, cleanliness, and process control practices on the production floor; support calibration and equipment maintenance records.
• Communicate inspection findings and quality metrics clearly to Operators, Engineers, and Supervisors; assist in training production staff on inspection requirements and defect avoidance.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, quality, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on quality inspection experience in electronic manufacturing or PCB assembly environments.
• Proficient in using standard inspection tools and test equipment (digital caliper, microscope, multimeter, solderability testers) and comfortable following written procedures and BOMs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and component datasheets; familiarity with revision control and traceability requirements.
• Basic computer skills: experience with MS Office (Excel) and experience entering inspection data into an MES/ERP or quality database.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and practical experience applying them during inspections.
• Experience with automated inspection systems (AOI, AXI/X-ray, ICT) and interpreting their outputs.
• Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar ASQ/industry certification, or training in SPC/Minitab.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management system audits and documentation.
• Prior exposure to solder pastes inspection, reflow profiling, and solder process control, or experience with RoHS/REACH compliance processes.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work safely in an ESD-controlled environment.

For this role, we anticipate paying $22 - $28 per hour, depending on experience.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.