Lab Quality Technician jobs at Flex in United States

USA, Fontana Ca.

Reporting to thewill complete electrical testing of products during the manufacturing process based on established testing procedures.

What a typical day looks like:

• Follow AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams to do testing of main electrical distribution AC/DC systems
• Perform testing on various systems including HVAC system, lighting, receptacles, fans, fire alarm systems, battery system, and meggering of cables
• Work closely with engineering and production team members to ensure accurate, efficient and timely execution of required testing work
• Be able to troubleshoot assembly, wiring and testing problems
• Drafts detailed technical reports to present findings; based on findings, recommends modifications needed to correct production problems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in electrical testing or related field
• Knowledge in testing of three phase AC and DC control circuits.
• Good working knowledge of standard electrical testing and measuring equipment
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Procedures and NEC Codes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to discuss product flaws in a constructive and positive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare test reports and proposals.

What the physical requirements are:

• Standing, walking, and sitting at a desk using a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse production facility to complete testing
• Must wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

USA, Fontana Ca.

Reporting to the

What a typical day looks like:

• Oversees the work of assigned team employees.
• Addresses minor discipline problems with team members; refers more serious cases to the supervisor.
• Assists with the planning and preparation of training for new team members.
• Collaborates with team members to discuss upcoming work assignments; delegates assignments based on team members skills and experience.
• Assists team members with technical issues or advanced problems with given assignments
• Partners with supervisor or engineering manager to resolve any issues that arise within department.
• Monitors testing status daily; gathers feedback from all test technicians.
• Follow AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams to perform testing of main electrical distribution AC/DC systems for power distribution control houses and panels.
• Work closely with engineering and production team members to ensure accurate, efficient and timely execution of required testing work
• Be able to troubleshoot assembly, wiring and testing problems
• Performs full functional testing on various circuits including HVAC system, lighting, receptacles, fans, fire alarm systems, battery system, and meggering of cables.
• Perform complete testing including current/voltage injections, Hi-Potential Testing, I/O checks and circuit breaker simulation testing on Relay Panels and Switchgear.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing with customer as required.
• Perform customer site visits to troubleshoot and resolve any field issues that may arise.
• Drafts detailed technical reports to present findings; based on findings, recommends modifications needed to correct production problems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in electrical engineering or related field required. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in power distribution electrical testing or related field
• Relevant experience leading a team.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and single line diagrams.
• Knowledge in testing of three phase AC and DC control circuits.
• Knowledge in testing protection relays and switchgear.
• Knowledge of power distribution, breakers, current and potential transformers, protection relays, and switchgear.
• Familiar with protection relay software such as Schweitzer, AcSELerator and GE Enervista UR.
• Good working knowledge of standard electrical testing and measuring equipment
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Procedures and NEC Codes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to discuss product flaws in a constructive and positive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare test reports and proposals.

What the physical requirements are:

• Periods of standing, walking, and sitting at a desk using a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse production facility to complete testing
• Ability to travel to customer sites when necessary.
• Must wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

The “” will be based in, reporting to ……

Responsibilities:

• Audits processes, tests and inspects products and/or develops, compiles and evaluates statistical data to define and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Working from engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams, written descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform complex engineering testing, checkout, First Article Inspection, root cause research, internal corrective actions and supplier correction actions.
• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to define quality and reliability standards.
• Selects processes to be audited from primarily the manufacturing areas and checks for a variety of features, including ESD (electro-static discharge) and handling practices, documentation, training and process integrity.
• Selects products for audits at specified stages in the production or post-production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical or cosmetic characteristics.
• Records audit data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards, programs or reports to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Perform calibration on inspection tools e.g. micrometers, calipers height gages etc.
• Maintain gage track program, print list of gages due for calibration in the beginning of each month and follow up with calibration.
• Send gages out for calibration, maintain calibration records.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for research data.
• Download quality information from quality system to be used for QA reports.
• Research for engineering test results and implements process changes to resolve problems.
• Performs out of box audits (OBA) as required.
• Provides factory hold up to identify and resolve issues associated with purchased parts, materials and manufacturing.
• May be required to perform receiving inspection.
• Review at the beginning of the shift the Quality Auditors assistance and validated the Check List.
• Scrap disposition at MRB in less than 24 hours.
• Assure that the Customer implementation activities are in place.
• Meet the SSYMA requirements (boats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs).
• Review the SPC data and confirm the actions are effective.
• Validate the tooling and gauges are working properly (microscope, magnifier, etc).

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, technical training, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

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Reporting to thetheQuality Engineerthis role will maintain quality engineering programs, standards and improvements within the organization.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost.
• Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
• Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping
• First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP documentation
• Metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs)
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Holds up Product Engineers and Quality Program Managers with customer interfaces as necessary on quality related issues.
• Assures data availability and integrity for all quality related data. Consolidates and reports quality results.
• Initiates corrective action requests as needed and tracks to satisfactory completion.
• Assists with development and implementation of quality audits.
• In charge of developing, applying, revising and maintaining quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
• Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/or production equipment.
• Explores reports and returned products and recommends corrective action.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement and research of equipment and facilities.
• Approves product, process and equipment qualifications.
• Provides liaison to various regulatory bodies.

Here is some of what you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 4 years of experience as a Planner Scheduler or similar roles
• Engineering in the high technology electronics industry
• Experience Water Cool System preferred
• Experience with SMT Systems / ISO 9001
• Lean Six Sigma principles
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulas)
• Production Planning/scheduling, and DOF (Direct Order Fulfillment)
• Previous experience in the Electronic Manufacturing or Shipping industry
• Advance Skills in Micro Soft Office Suite / Excel / PowerPoint /
• Learn new tools/software quickly and work/multi-task under pressure
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Enterprise Resource Planning / Manufacturing Execution Systems / Advanced
• Planning and Scheduling Systems / programming / Value Stream mapping / Business Process mapping

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Reporting to thethewill be responsible for keeping the production line running.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Performs set‑up of processing equipment.
• Monitors, audits and provides guidance to line operators.
• Processes test runs and prepares records (breakdown events, scrap, etc.), charts, and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products.
• Provides technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel.
• Line change configuration.
• Performs corrective maintenance.
• Follows escalation procedures.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• Associate degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of related experience in Manufacturing.
• Demonstrates functional and/or process knowledge and participates in process.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Leadership experience
• Automated equipment work (Preferred)

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

The “” will be based in, reporting to ……

Responsibilities:

• Audits processes, tests and inspects products and/or develops, compiles and evaluates statistical data to define and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Working from engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams, written descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform complex engineering testing, checkout, First Article Inspection, root cause research, internal corrective actions and supplier correction actions.
• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to define quality and reliability standards.
• Selects processes to be audited from primarily the manufacturing areas and checks for a variety of features, including ESD (electro-static discharge) and handling practices, documentation, training and process integrity.
• Selects products for audits at specified stages in the production or post-production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical or cosmetic characteristics.
• Records audit data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards, programs or reports to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Perform calibration on inspection tools e.g. micrometers, calipers height gages etc.
• Maintain gage track program, print list of gages due for calibration in the beginning of each month and follow up with calibration.
• Send gages out for calibration, maintain calibration records.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for research data.
• Download quality information from quality system to be used for QA reports.
• Research for engineering test results and implements process changes to resolve problems.
• Performs out of box audits (OBA) as required.
• Provides factory hold up to identify and resolve issues associated with purchased parts, materials and manufacturing.
• May be required to perform receiving inspection.
• Review at the beginning of the shift the Quality Auditors assistance and validated the Check List.
• Scrap disposition at MRB in less than 24 hours.
• Assure that the Customer implementation activities are in place.
• Meet the SSYMA requirements (boats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs).
• Review the SPC data and confirm the actions are effective.
• Validate the tooling and gauges are working properly (microscope, magnifier, etc).

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, technical training, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

The “” will be based inL reporting the
Facilities Manager.

Mechanical: Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as conveyor systems and production machines and equipment.

Electrical: Maintains and repairs manufacturing equipment to ensure it is operational.

Responsibilities:

• Through troubleshooting, identifies machine malfunctions and isolates the failure mechanism.
• Repairs the failure mechanism in the most cost-effective manner.
• Performs preventive maintenance at specified intervals and schedules.
• Performs calibrations and re-qualifications on equipment at specified intervals and schedules.
• Assists process technicians and engineers with the installation and removal of process equipment.
• Records times and problems in equipment logs.
• Provides daily equipment functioning activity information.
• Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects.
• Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts and circuitry.
• Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment.
• May require travel to other Flex sites or equipment vendors' locations.
• Highest level may perform both software and hardware maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires an associate degree in related field, military technical training or equivalent education and training.
• Typically requires 7 years of related experience.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement