Quality Control Technician

Advantech Co-Creating the Future of the IoT World•Milpitas, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Advantech is seeking a Quality Control Technician II to support advanced quality inspection and process adherence across its manufacturing and hardware operations. The role requires technical expertise, the ability to work independently, and experience identifying, documenting, and escalating complex quality issues. The technician helps ensure products meet Advantech’s quality standards before shipment. This position is onsite in Milpitas, California, and is compensated at $23.00–$28.00 per hour as a non-exempt role. The position requires at least five years of relevant experience and an associate degree, relevant technical certification, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR).

Requirements

Minimum five years of relevant experience in quality control, electronics manufacturing, computer hardware, or a related technical field.
Associate degree, relevant technical certification, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Strong working knowledge of computer hardware inspection and quality control guidelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft OS installation and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings, and specifications.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify, document, and communicate product defects or deviations from specifications.
Must meet the stated U.S. work-authorization eligibility requirements for ITAR compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple quality control functions in a manufacturing or hardware environment.
Experience with hardware rework or modification.
Familiarity with quality documentation systems and traceability requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced cosmetic, functional, and hardware inspections on components and finished products.
Conduct inspections using engineering specifications, drawings, schematics, and quality requirements for Advantech and locally fabricated products.
Maintain and follow inspection guidelines, standard operating procedures, and quality records across assigned functions, which may include IQC, IPQC, FQC, OQC, and ECOM.
Maintain inspection databases and documentation to support traceability and record retention.
Perform hardware modifications and rework to meet quality and specification requirements.
Identify, document, and escalate specification discrepancies, defects, or quality concerns to QC Specialists and QC Supervisors.
Independently perform assigned inspections and projects, collaborate with team members, and support additional quality initiatives as needed.