Quality Technician

Pro-Active Engineering; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses

Job summary

Pro-Active Engineering is seeking a Quality Technician in Wisconsin to ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications through inspections, testing, and data analysis. The role collaborates with Production and Engineering to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include spot checks across manufacturing, supporting cross-functional teams, and assisting with Root Cause Analysis. IPC-A-610 knowledge and PCB assembly experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related PCB assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship standard.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis tools and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform documented random quality spot checks across production processes.
• Assist production areas with process and product-related concerns.
• Support First Piece Inspections for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in root cause analysis and cross-functional problem solving.
• Document and process nonconforming products per procedures.

Skills

IPC-A-610

Root Cause Analysis

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree in related field

IPC-A-610 Certification

IPC-7711B/7721 knowledge

ISO 9011:2015 knowledge

Tools

IPC standards knowledge

Job description

Pro-Active Engineering is seeking Quality Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring that products and materials meet all quality standards and customer specifications through thorough inspections, testing, and data analysis. This mid-level role works closely with Production and Engineering teams to identify, investigate, and resolve issues, supporting effective problem-solving across operations. The position also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing trends, recommending corrective actions, and helping to optimize quality processes.

Essential Functions

1. Perform documented random quality spot checks across all production processes, including Thru-Hole, AOI, SMT, Wave, Mechanical Assembly, Labeling, Test, Incoming Materials, Shipping, and other designated areas.


2. Provide support to each production area by addressing process and product-related concerns.


3. Assist Production teams with First Piece Inspections to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.


4. Participate in and support root cause analysis activities, contributing to cross-functional problem-solving teams.


5. Document and process nonconforming products in accordance with established procedures.


6. Support cross-functional team building and contribute to a collaborative working environment.


7. Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall quality and operational objectives.

Competencies

1. Attention to Detail


2. Technical Capacity


3. Decision Making


4. Organizational Skills


5. Communication and Listening Proficiency


6. Initiative


7. Teamwork Oriented

Required Education and Experience

1. Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship standard.


2. 3-5 years of related printed circuit board assembly experience.


3. Experience with Root Cause Analysis tools.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Associates degree in related field.


2. IPC-A-610 Certification.


3. General knowledge of IPC-7711B/7721 standard.


4. General knowledge of IPC-A-600 standard.


5. General knowledge of ISO 9011:2015.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses.

Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.