Quality Technician

Nidec Corporation; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in St. Charles, Illinois, seeks a Quality Technician to ensure automotive electronic products meet high standards. The role involves inspections, testing, and root cause analysis.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 2+ years of experience in a related field. Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 is a plus. You will collaborate with teams to enhance quality processes and maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in automotive or related fields.
• Hands-on experience applying quality methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and tests on automotive products.
• Document inspection results and generate reports.
• Collaborate with engineering on quality issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Quality inspection tools

Knowledge of automotive quality standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Technical drawings

Job description

Job Summary

Detail-oriented and skilled Quality Technician to join our team, ensuring that all automotive electronic products and components meet rigorous internal and industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, etc.). The role involves inspections, testing, documentation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on site (5 days per week) to conduct comprehensive inspections and tests on incoming materials, in-process components (e.g., PCBs), and finished automotive electronic products.
• Use precision measuring instruments and diagnostic equipment such as calipers, micrometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized diagnostic software to evaluate product quality and performance.
• Accurately document all inspection results, test data, and findings, maintain detailed quality records, and generate reports for management and engineering teams.
• Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) for defective products or processes and assist Quality Engineers in initial investigations, defect containment, and root cause analysis.
• Monitor adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant regulatory standards, including IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Support calibration and maintenance of all testing and inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with production and engineering departments to provide feedback on quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and reinforce best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma projects to strengthen process controls, reduce defects, and enhance efficiency.
• Conduct Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) audits to ensure compliance with established controls in the electronics assembly areas.
• Validate that products and processes are performed according to established documents such as work instructions, QVAs, parameter charts, operating procedures, and control documents.
• Report non-conforming components and track each through the process until resolution, from quality alert to final disposal.
• Provide technical quality support to various processes and departments and generate necessary documentation (alerts, operating instructions, QVAs, WGSs, attribute reports, control charts).
• Analyze and problem-solve using root cause analysis to evaluate data and determine appropriate action plans.
• Communicate information, ideas, and constructive opinions within the team to achieve workload goals and maintain accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability.
• Complete work tasks with minimal supervision and within agreed timelines, following up on additional activities required by the Quality Group Leader and Manager.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 2+ years’ experience in Automotive, Industrial, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering or related technical field; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ full-time work experience as a Quality Technician or Quality Inspector in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years’ LPA practical experience conducting Layered Process Audits.
• 2+ years’ experience performing systematic evaluations of finished products to verify compliance with specifications, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• 2+ years’ experience in understanding customer technical and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with customer needs.
• 2+ years’ hands-on technical experience applying standard automotive quality methodologies and core tools per AIAG Standards.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in using quality inspection tools and equipment, and ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and methodologies such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant quality certification (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Technician – CQT) or strong desire to complete the ASQ Certification Process.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and components, including technologies.

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

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