Quality Technician II — Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in West Lafayette, IN seeks a Quality Technician II to join a small team providing hands-on technical support to manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components, oversee inspections and testing, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to ensure conformance and process stability.

This technical role suits someone who enjoys coaching others, solving complex quality problems, and driving

Qualifications

• A2-year technical degree, technical certification, or equivalent work experience in an engineering or science-related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with electronics and/or mechanical assemblies.
• Working knowledge of inspection techniques, measurement systems, and common inspection equipment.
• The ability to monitor, maintain, and support calibration programs for inspection tools and test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high standards for inspection accuracy and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience using common computer applications in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of quality technicians to ensure consistent execution of inspection, testing, and quality processes.
• Communicate quality findings, trends, and results clearly to manufacturing, engineering, leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Research and learn new technical topics to improve troubleshooting effectiveness and team capability.
• Troubleshoot and characterize electrical and mechanical components to identify root causes of quality issues.
• Provide technical quality support to internal and external customers by interpreting and clarifying product, material, and process requirements.
• Conduct material and product testing in alignment with industry standards and internal requirements.
• Support investigations into production issues, including material defects, test failures, assembly issues, and process variation.
• Participate in crossfunctional teams focused on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

A2-year STEM degree

Tools

Inspection tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in West Lafayette, IN seeks a Quality Technician II to join a small team providing hands-on technical support to manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components, oversee inspections and testing, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to ensure conformance and process stability.

This technical role suits someone who enjoys coaching others, solving complex quality problems, and driving