Quality Assurance Technician – Swing Shift

Echodyne Corp•Kirkland, WA

4d•$29 - $43

About The Position

Radar Reinvented. Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM). Echodyne is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our fast-growing team. This role is responsible for ensuring that incoming parts and materials meet the company's quality standards and specifications. The ideal candidate has experience in quality inspection, knowledge of industry regulations, and expertise in using precision measuring tools and techniques. This position plays a key role in maintaining supplier quality and compliance while assisting with improving internal processes. This role also assists in the management, assessment, disposition, and documentation of nonconforming material from Receiving Inspection. A clear and concise disposition of affected material is documented in Echodyne’s Product Lifecycle Management system.

Requirements

Knowledge of IPC standards
Ability to work independently without direct supervision during swing shift hours
Experience working within a Quality Management System environment
Experience with PCBs and PCBAs and be able to assist with technical reviews with suppliers, Quality Engineers and Design Engineers
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
Ability to work with minor guidance and under pressure
Knowledge of specification development, industry standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), etc
Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver innovative, effective and timely solutions
High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years’ or more experience in a mechanical/electrical inspection or direct relevant experience
A minimum of 3 years of recent prior experience in a high-tech environment
Good communication skills, both written and oral
Working knowledge of MS Office; Word and Excel
Able to collect, analyze and report data
Self-Driven and able to work with limited supervision

Nice To Haves

Programming of a multisensor measurement system experience, particularly with OGP products
Proactive, professional, self-starter and able to work well in teams of various cultures and backgrounds
Proficient with Mechanical and Test Equipment (M&TE); calipers, micrometers, comparator, digital microscopes, Go/No-go gages, and Digital Multimeter
ASQ Certified Quality Technician
IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified
Familiar with Society of Plastic Industry (SPI) Cosmetic Specifications
Lean Manufacturing: Kaizen and 6S experience

Responsibilities

Apply inspection techniques using a variety of hand inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, ring gauges and programable test equipment such as an OGP Smartscope
Initiate, investigate and resolve nonconformances and maintain appropriate records as needed
Ensure proper material identification, segregation and storage of inventory material
Must be proficient in all areas of Inspection (Receiving Inspection, FAI, PCB/PCBA, Mechanical, Cable, Cosmetics and Final Inspection)
Works closely with members of Receiving, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure good communication and coordination of activities
Coordinate Calibration activities to ensure test and applicable design equipment is calibrated per procedure
Assist in evaluation of inspection methods/fixtures and provide improvement recommendations in conjunction with Engineering and Quality Engineering
Responsible for evaluating and defining inspection processes for incoming inspection as well as production operations in collaboration with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering.
Maintains current education in the field with internal and external education and training
Assists with Quality System Audits
Support and mentor junior inspectors and provide guidance on inspection techniques and quality standards
Performs other related duties as assigned