Quality Control Technician
Quality Control Technician
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$ 18 - 28
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ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered precision power conversion measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment industrial manufacturing telecommunications data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver Colorado.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a New Product Introction (NPI) Quality Inspector / Auditor in the Research and Development (R&D) pilot line you will play a hands-on role in verifying and validating the quality of new product builds through inspection auditing and issue detection. Your focus will be on ensuring that early-stage builds meet internal and customer quality standards before scaling up production. Will interact closely with Quality Managers and NPI assembly teams to ensure risks are detected and addressed at the earliest phase. You will also assist in generating Product Quality Plan documentation that outlines quality requirements and inspection points throughout the product lifecycle.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform in-process and final quality audits through visual dimensional and functional checks on prototypes and pilot units during NPI builds to verify conformance to assembly drawings Bill of Materials (BOMs) and work instructions.
- Check work instructions build travelers and inspection records for accuracy and completion.
- Audit assembly processes for adherence to specifications workmanship and IPC standards.
- Record classify and escalate quality issues in real time using the defined QMS tools.
- Work closely with engineers and technicians to identify root causes and validate corrections.
- Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and validate rework effectiveness.
- Monitor and track key NPI quality metrics like FPY and build conformance.
- Provide feedback on design or process issues encountered during audit and inspection.
- Assist in training build operators and technicians on quality criteria and defect awareness.
- Collaborate with NPI Quality Program Manager in generating Product Quality Plan documentation including inspection checkpoints quality control requirements and critical to quality (CTQ) elements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with hands-on inspection tools (e.g. calipers microscopes multimeters).
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings BOMs and assembly documentation.
- Basic understanding of defect categorization rework tags and NCR processes.
- Familiarity with QMS standards (ISO 9001) IPC-A-610 and R&D prototyping environments is a plus.
- Strong attention to detailsand ability to clearly communicate audit findings to both operators and engineers.
- Basic computer proficiency for data entry documentation and reporting.
EXPERIENCE:
- 0 3 years of hands-on experience in quality inspection or NPI support role.
- Prior experience in pilot lines new product builds or prototype audit environments is a plus.
EDUCATION:
- High School diploma
- Technical certification in Electronics Mechanical or Quality disciplines a plus
COMPENSATION:
As required by multiple state pay transparency laws Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $18 to $28 per hour.
BENEFITS:
As part of our total rewards philosophy we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented highly engaged compensation programs are focused on equitable fair pay practices including market-based base pay an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we the U.S. we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
Short and long-term disability and life insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation 7 days of paid sick time and 12 paid holidays
8 hours of paid volunteer time off
8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
Company matched 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
Other voluntary benefits include critical illness accident and hospital indemnity pet insurance identify theft and legal assistance
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability and/or veteran status.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application please reach out to
Applications will be accepted through 07/31/2025 the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
