Quality Assurance Technician I

Elemental LED•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Elemental LED is a leading U.S. based engineering and technology company that creates, develops, manufactures, markets and sells innovative, configured and integrated LED lighting solutions. The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) has awarded Elemental LED as the "Company of the Year-Large" at the 7th Annual EDAWN Existing Awards event and "Employees First - Large" at the 10th Annual EDAWN Existing Awards event. The Quality Assurance Technician I supports all quality-related activities of the Quality department to maintain quality assurance of all manufactured and purchased products to achieve product excellence, continuous process improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of relevant experience or equivalent experience and training are required
Ability to safely use various metrology tools equipment including but not limited to, calipers, handheld photometer, and a multimeter for purposes of evaluating product conformance
Ability to strategize, plan, organize, prioritize, and execute a variety of multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner: organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
Work with low voltage electricity
Effectively communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing in English

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of quality best practices that can be applied in the company’s environment, preferred
Knowledge of principles and practices of continuous improvement, ISO regulations a plus, preferred
Knowledge of LED’s, LED drivers, controls, basic lighting terminology, photometry, and applications, preferred
Knowledge of test equipment including multimeters, calipers, and handheld photometers, preferred
Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and safety guidelines

Responsibilities

Conduct in-process inspections, verifying that all documents and builds meet assembly requirements utilizing Prints, BOMs, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Verifies correct product, labeling, markings, quantity, dimensional, visual, and documentation, and inputs data for historical reference using the product database, and reports issues to Quality leadership
Compares the physical characteristics of products to technical specifications to identify defects
Conducts tests on electrical function, reliability, and packaging quality; record results
Reports non-conforming material issues to Quality and Production leadership so necessary adjustments, reworks, and dispositions can be put in place
Interact and collaborate well with members of other departments, such as Production, Product Management, and Engineering, to improve quality methods and system processes which will result in a positive influence and impact on the overall quality of our products and services

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Three Paid Flexible Holiday per year
Seven Paid Holidays
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) - $200 annual employer contribution
Career Development Plan Program
Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discount
Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
On-site Snacks and Beverages
Employee Referral Bonus Program