Quality Technician

Pro-Active Engineering; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

FSA

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Gain Sharing bonuses

Job summary

Pro-Active Engineering in Wisconsin is seeking a Quality Technician to join our team. This role ensures products and materials meet all quality standards and customer specifications through inspections, testing, and data analysis.

The mid-level position collaborates with Production and Engineering to identify and resolve issues, support root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform documented random quality spot checks across production processes (Thru-Hole, AOI, SMT, Wave, Mechanical Assembly, Labeling, Test, Incoming Materials, Shipping).
• Assist Production with process and product-related concerns.
• Support First Piece Inspections to ensure accuracy and compliance with specs.
• Participate in root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Document and process nonconforming products per procedures.
• Support cross-functional teamwork and collaborative environment.
• Perform other duties to support quality and operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Capacity

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Communication Proficiency

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree In Related Field

Tools

Root Cause Analysis tools

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Pro-Active Engineering is seeking a 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.

Actions, And Helping To Optimize Quality Processes. Essential Functions.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Provide support to each production area by addressing process and product-related concerns.
• Assist Production teams with First Piece Inspections to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Participate in and support root cause analysis activities, contributing to cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Document and process nonconforming products in accordance with established procedures.
• Support cross-functional team building and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall quality and operational objectives.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Technical Capacity
• Decision Making
• Organizational Skills
• Communication and Listening Proficiency
• Initiative
• Teamwork Oriented

Required Education and Experience

• Working Knowledge Of IPC-A-610 workmanship standard.
• 3-5 years of related printed circuit board assembly experience.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis tools.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree In Related Field.
• IPC-A-610 Certification.
• General knowledge of IPC-7711B/7721 standard.
• General knowledge of IPC-A-600 standard.
• 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.