Quality Assurance Technician (Swing Shift)

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).

• 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
• Knowledge of IPC standards
• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.