Quality Technician

Quality Engineering TechnicianWe are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, team-oriented Quality Engineering Technician to be responsible for creating and executing inspection methodologies for electro-mechanical components, subassemblies and testers for Amperesand's solid state transformers. In this role, you identify and address suspect or nonconforming parts, support engineering with process validation and containment activities, perform experiments, collect and analyze data to determine corrective and preventive actions.Responsibilities:Lead the completion of quality trials working with engineers and other technicians to support new line validations.Drive the creation and maintenance of Quality Instruction documents.Serve as the on-shift subject matter expert to support production regarding product specifications and criteria that define quality of the product.Assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing quality issues, contain parts or products as needed, sort parts for quality requirements.Support root cause issues, best practices, and implementation of corrective actions and countermeasures.Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities with engineers and external suppliers.Analyze and interpret failure and product data independently, effectively escalating and supporting resolution of defects.Qualifications:High school diploma. Skilled trades training or degree in electronic, mechanical, quality or equivalent on-job experience.Experience with quality systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.Experienced in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA tasks.Knowledge of basic statistics, lean manufacturing practices, engineering knowledge of GD&T, electronic test, and measurement systems.Ability to effectively communicate common issues and defects to leadership and assist with solutions.Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing production line leadership and guidance.Ability to use IT systems such as Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint. Able to manipulate data in Excel and databases such as SQL.Experience with test and metrology equipment such as multimeters, calipers, oscilloscopes, microscopes, etc.Essential Physical Demands:Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day.Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain.Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs.Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts.Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day.Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structuresAbility to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.Candidate Confidentiality & Information Protection:As part of our commitment to protecting confidential and proprietary information, candidates should not disclose or provide Amperesand with any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to a current or former employer or any other third party during the application or interview process.Pay Disclosure & Benefits:Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock OptionsMedical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hireCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance401k retirement savings plan through EmpowerEmployees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidaysCommuter Benefits100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.Equal Employment Opportunity:Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.