Quality Technician

Quality Technician

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The Quality Technician supports manufacturing quality operations by monitoring process performance, analyzing data, and assisting in the resolution of quality issues. This role ensures compliance with quality standards and supports continuous improvement to maintain high product quality and yield. This position reports to the Quality Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production quality data (e.g., yield, OATF) to identify trends, deviations, and potential issues in support of the Quality Engineer; escalate concerns as needed
• Support investigation of in-process and customer quality issues, including gathering data, assisting in root cause analysis, and tracking corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure proper implementation of containment actions by conducting spot audits and verifying effectiveness on the production floor.
• Review, process, and maintain quality-related documentation such as Quality Alerts, Purging Notices, MRB, RMA, ECO, and work instructions.
• Assist in initiating and monitoring Stop Build/Stop Ship and Hold Shipment activities for critical quality issues.
• Prepare and maintain accurate quality reports and records to support decision-making and compliance requirements.
• Support internal audits and ensure adherence to quality standards such as TL9000/ISO.
• Assist in New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfer activities, including monitoring builds and supporting qualification reporting.
• Track test yields and provide data to support yield improvement and process optimization initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Bachelor's degree or Technology in Electronics or any equivalent field
• At least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and root cause analysis methodologies (8D/RCCA).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Compensation

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 workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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