Senior Quality Technician - FAI, Audits & Calibration

Advanced Energy; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy seeks a Sr. Quality Technician to support its Vancouver, WA operations within the Critical Sensing and Controls division.

The role performs FAI, calibration checks, ESD audits, and quality process audits to ensure ISO-aligned compliance and data integrity. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality and Engineering to maintain product quality, drive CAPA actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and audit practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong data entry accuracy and documentation skills.
• Team collaboration and cross-functional communication.
• Understands Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts.
• Proficient with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.).
• Strong leadership, prioritization, and cross-department communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor calibration status of manufacturing and inspection equipment; coordinate calibration schedules to ensure compliance and prevent overdue conditions.
• Perform Incoming and First Article Inspections (FAI) on components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with specifications and accurate documentation of results in SAP or other systems.
• Support outgoing FAI activities, including documentation collection, record verification, and coordination of component-level first articles.
• Perform ESD audits and ensure test equipment is maintained and verified per established procedures.
• Conduct manufacturing process and product compliance audits related to assembly, ESD, calibration, and material handling requirements.
• Support and perform internal and external audits, including preparation of records and participation during audit activities. Contribute to CAPA processes, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Support document control and change management processes, including updates to procedures, BOMs, and part records.
• Support Incoming Quality Control / Inspection and discrepant material activities as needed.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within quality processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

ISO 9001 knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Data entry accuracy

Team collaboration

Lean Manufacturing & 5S

Inspection tools proficiency

Leadership & prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (AAS) in technical field

ASQ certification (CQT, CQI, CQIA, CQA, CCT)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Advanced Energy seeks a Sr. Quality Technician to support its Vancouver, WA operations within the Critical Sensing and Controls division.

The role performs FAI, calibration checks, ESD audits, and quality process audits to ensure ISO-aligned compliance and data integrity. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality and Engineering to maintain product quality, drive CAPA actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.