Senior Quality Technician: Precision QA & Compliance

Advanced Energy; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Vancouver, WA seeks a Sr. Quality Technician to perform a broad range of QA duties including First Article Inspections, calibration monitoring, ESD audits, and quality process audits to ensure ISO-based standards are met.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Engineering, document results in SAP, and support CAPA and change management while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Interpret technical drawings, specs and quality docs.
• Understand ISO 9001 quality systems and audit practices.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor calibration status of manufacturing and inspection equipment; coordinate calibration schedules.
• Perform Incoming and First Article Inspections (FAI) with accurate documentation in SAP or similar systems.
• Support outgoing FAI activities including documentation collection and verification.
• Perform ESD audits and ensure test equipment is maintained per procedures.
• Conduct manufacturing process and product compliance audits (assembly, ESD, calibration, material handling).
• Support internal and external audits; contribute to CAPA with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support document control and change management; update procedures, BOMs, and part records.
• Assist Incoming Quality Control / Inspection and discrepant material activities as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

ISO 9001 knowledge

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking in manufacturing

Data entry accuracy

Team collaboration

Lean Manufacturing / 5S

Inspection tools

Leadership / prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (AAS) or equivalent

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Advanced Energy in Vancouver, WA seeks a Sr. Quality Technician to perform a broad range of QA duties including First Article Inspections, calibration monitoring, ESD audits, and quality process audits to ensure ISO-based standards are met.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Engineering, document results in SAP, and support CAPA and change management while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.