Senior Quality Technician: FAI, Audits & ISO 9001

Advanced Energy; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Vancouver, WA seeks a Sr. Quality Technician to execute First Article Inspections, monitor calibration, and perform ESD and process audits. The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality and Engineering to ensure product quality and continuous improvement.

The candidate will document results in SAP, support CAPA activities, and help maintain compliance with ISO9001 standards in a fast-paced, in-house manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing Incoming and First Article Inspections and documenting results.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality systems and audit practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform Incoming and First Article Inspections on components and assemblies with accurate SAP documentation.
• Monitor calibration status of equipment and coordinate schedules to prevent overdue conditions.
• Support internal and external audits, participate in CAPA and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to document control, change management, and nonconforming material handling.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality processes and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Quality inspection

FAI (First Article Inspection)

Audit experience

Calibration management

Data entry accuracy

Lean manufacturing

5S principles

Education

ASQ Certification (CQT/CQI/CQIA/CQA/CCT)

AS or AAS in a technical field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Advanced Energy in Vancouver, WA seeks a Sr. Quality Technician to execute First Article Inspections, monitor calibration, and perform ESD and process audits. The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality and Engineering to ensure product quality and continuous improvement.

The candidate will document results in SAP, support CAPA activities, and help maintain compliance with ISO9001 standards in a fast-paced, in-house manufacturing environment.