Quality Technician

Eaton Corporation•Wilsonville, OR

12d•$47,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring a full-time, onsite Quality Technician. The role supports assigned product lines and manufacturing operations by maintaining quality systems, conducting inspections and investigations, resolving nonconformance issues, and supporting continuous improvement. The technician works with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance while ensuring compliance with Eaton Quality Management System requirements and applicable industry standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daylight hours. The expected annual salary range is $47,000–$69,000, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. The role is based in a production facility with personal protective equipment requirements and a closed, non-temperature-controlled environment. No relocation benefit is offered; candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the facility, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
At least 1 year of quality-related experience.
Candidates must be within a 50-mile radius of the facility, except active-duty military service member candidates; no relocation benefit is offered.
The employer does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting 35 pounds individually and 70 pounds with a buddy lift; bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical or engineering-related discipline.
Experience reading engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Experience performing inspections, testing, or troubleshooting activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or equivalent certification.
Experience using problem-solving tools such as A3, 8D, FMEA, PPAP, or SPC.
Experience with Minitab, Power BI, or quality data analysis tools.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and electrical products.

Responsibilities

Support warranty and customer complaint investigations by gathering data, reviewing returned products, documenting findings, and assisting with corrective action implementation.
Analyze quality performance metrics, including FPY, scrap, rework, customer complaints, and audit results, to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Maintain calibration records and support measurement system compliance activities for assigned areas.
Participate in product line quality reviews and cross-functional meetings to communicate quality performance and improvement opportunities.
Assist with training team members on quality procedures, inspection requirements, and quality system expectations.
Investigate quality concerns for assigned product lines and manufacturing operations and assist with corrective action implementation.
Perform inspections, audits, and quality assessments to verify compliance with product specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
Assist with root cause investigations using tools such as A3, 8D, Pareto analysis, Fishbone diagrams, and 5-Why methodology.
Process and investigate nonconforming materials, including containment, documentation, corrective-action verification, and communication of quality concerns.
Maintain quality records, procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and other controlled documentation required by the Quality Management System.
Participate in internal audits and support corrective action activities resulting from audit findings.
Assist manufacturing and support functions in establishing and maintaining quality control methods and inspection techniques.
Support continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving process capability, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.