QUALITY TECHNICIAN (Automotive Electronic Components)

Nidec Mobility America Corporation; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Mobility America Corporation in St. Charles, IL seeks a detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our automotive electronics team.

You will conduct inspections, perform tests with precision equipment, document results, and support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, supporting quality across processes, and collaborating with production and engineering.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Automotive/ Electronics/ Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience providing Technical Quality Support in automotive manufacturing.
• Familiar with AIAG CORE TOOLS and quality methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of incoming materials, in-process components and finished products.
• Use precision instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Document results and generate quality reports for teams.
• Issue NCRs and assist with root cause investigations.
• Support QMS compliance and calibration of equipment.
• Collaborate with production and engineering on corrective actions.
• Assist in Lean/Six Sigma projects to reduce defects.

Skills

Quality inspection

Layered Process Audits

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Oscilloscopes

Diagnostic software

Job description

Nidec Mobility America, part of the global Nidec Group, is a leading Tier-1 supplier of electronic control units, actuators, and smart entry/vehicle access systems. From our U.S. headquarters and technical center in St. Charles, IL, we develop and manufacture innovative solutions for body electronics, passive entry/passive start (PEPS), power closure systems (liftgates, sliding doors, cinching latches), and DC/DC converters for electrified vehicles.

Your Role

We seek a detail-oriented and skilled Quality Technician to join our team, ensuring that our automotive electronic products and components meet rigorous internal and industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, etc.). You will conduct inspections, perform tests using precision equipment, document results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is vital in maintaining product safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, clean, electronics manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections and tests on incoming materials, in-process components (e.g., PCBs), and finished automotive electronic products to verify compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments and diagnostic equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized diagnostic software, to evaluate product quality and performance.
• Document inspection results, test data, and findings, maintaining detailed quality records and generating reports for management and engineering teams.
• Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) for defective products or processes and assist Quality Engineers with initial investigations, defect containment, and root cause analysis activities.
• Monitor adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant regulatory standards, including IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Support calibration/maintenance of all testing and inspection equipment, ensuring 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 improve overall efficiency.
• Conduct Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Audits to ensure compliance with established controls in the electronics assembly areas.
• Fulfill the activities and functions described in the applicable quality and environmental system documents; as well as assuming responsibility for those aspects of the OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) management system over which he/she has control (FMEA and CP).
• Validate that the products and processes are carried out in accordance with what is described in the established documents (Work instructions, QVAs, parameter chart, operating procedures and control documents
• Report non-conforming components and track each one throughout the process until a clean point is reached, from its report (Quality Alert) to its conclusion (disposal)
• Conduct and provide appropriate follow-up to product audits and LPAs.
• Provide technical quality support to the different processes and departments.
• Generate the basic documentation for the operation, such as alerts, operating instructions, QVAs, WGSs, attribute reports, control charts and other documentation necessary for the performance of the activity, producing complete and well-defined work.
• Analyze / Problem solve using root cause analysis to appropriately evaluate data, ideas and reach logical conclusions.
• Use knowledge gained to determine the correct course of action, then handle change and unexpected conditions for optimal outcomes.
• Freely share information, ideas, and constructive opinions in pursuit of the team's goals to complete the workload of the respective internal/external team.
• Efficiently / Effectively focus on workload systematically in order to achieve short-term and long-term goals; concentrate on accuracy, thoroughness and reliability,
• Complete work tasks with minimal supervision and within the required and/or agreed-upon timeframes.
• Follow up on additional activities required by the Quality Group Leader and Manager.
• Make decisions and provide behavior that fully adheres to and supports the Company's high ethical standards and are in compliance with work rules, processes, procedures, Policies and regulations.

Qualifications Required:

• High School Degree(equivalent), plus 2+ years' Automotive, Electronics, Mechatronics or related technical field with preference to Associate Degree.
• 2+ years' full-time work experience providing Technical Quality Support in the capacity of Quality Technician, Quality Inspector for Quality Processes for customers / suppliers within a high volume Automotive Manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years' conducting Layered Process Audits.
• 2+ years' performing systematic and documented evaluations of finished products, verifying that they comply with established specifications, norms and quality standards, identifying deviations and proposing corrective actions to ensure conformity and continuous improvement.
• 2+ years' understanding the client's technical / reporting requirements, paying special attention to meeting the needs that arise in the process operations to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• 2+ Years hands-on technical experience applying standard automotive quality methodologies and CORE TOOLS in accordance with AIAG Standards.
• Proficiency using quality inspection tools and equipment, along with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Familiar with quality management systems and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and report drafting.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (Visa sponsorship IS NOT available for this position)
• A plus: Relevant quality certification (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Technician - CQT) or strong desire to complete the ASQ Certification Process.
• A plus: Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and components, including technologies

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