Quality Technician

Talenique-Inc; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Talenique-Inc is seeking a Quality Technician in Westborough, MA to perform dimensional and visual inspections on PCBA and electro-mechanical assemblies, ensuring compliance with quality standards. You will work with Operations, Quality and Engineering to improve quality performance and support audits.

Responsibilities include analyzing defects, coordinating MRB, and assisting with process validations. IPC 600/610 experience and familiarity with AOI/Smartscope tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual acceptance inspection of PCBAs and assemblies.
• Identify and investigate out-of-spec conditions to determine root cause.
• Support process improvements and train operators as needed.
• Conduct specialized tests, validations, and failure analyses.
• Coordinate MRB and manage non-conforming material documentation.
• Support audits by internal, registrar, and customer bodies.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Analytical thinking

Time management

Detail oriented

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Use of inspection tools

Education

High School Diploma

AS/AA in a technical field

Tools

Calipers

Microscopes

Smartscope inspection equipment

AOI benchtop equipment

Job description

Quality Technician $20-$25

Summary: The Quality Control Technician will work with Operations, Quality and Engineering to continuously improve quality performance while ensuring compliance to quality standards. This role performs a variety of quality control inspections/test on assemblies, components and product at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform dimensional and visual acceptance inspection of in-process and completed PCBA and electro-mechanical assemblies to drawings, specifications, work instructions and routing sheets.
• Identify and investigate out of specification situations to determine root cause.
• Make recommendations for improving processes, technical documents, equipment and/or train operators.
• Conduct any required special testing, failure analysis, validations, etc.
• Troubleshoot returned merchandise from customers (RMAs).
• Responsible for the maintenance and coordination of the material review board( MRB)
• Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of established metrics
• Documentation: develop and maintain all appropriate and required Level documents, i.e., checklist, work instructions, logs, etc.
• Inspection: Perform inspection of sub-assemblies, periodic in-process checks, and final inspections, using internal drawings, schematics and quality inspections tools.
• Non-conformance: Initiate and process documentation and related activities associated with non-conforming material and/or product with process and quality engineers.
• Corrective Action: Initiate and process of documentation and related activities associated with internal and external corrective action, preventative actions.
• Audits: Support internal and external (registrar and customer) audits as required.
• Quality Liaison: Interface with customer, vendors and auditors as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications and technical drawings. Experience with Geometric dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is required.
• Self-motivated, analytical, good time management, detail oriented and thorough.
• Ability to work well with other people. Strong communication skills in speaking and writing.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, facilitation, listening, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.
• Working knowledge of inspection tools such as calipers and microscopes.
• Able to use the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point
• Experience assisting with process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) is a plus.
• Knowledge/application of Lean/Six Sigma principles is a plus.

Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. AS/AA degree in a technical field is a plus.
• 2-4 years working in an electronic manufacturing environment especially in a contract manufacturing.
• 2-4 years of previous quality inspector experience.
• IPC 600 and 610 experience required.
• Experience with IPC J-STD-001 is a plus
• Experience with IPC 620 is a plus
• Experience with medical devices and/or ISO 13485 is a plus.
• Experience with Smartscope inspection equipment is a plus
• Working experience with AOI benchtop equipment is a plus