Quality Engineer - Sensors

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation, and our products are relied on for solutions within factory automation, robotics, material handling & logistics, and emerging areas such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Banner’s advanced sensor technologies (optical, radar, laser, and ultrasonic), machine safety systems, condition monitoring products, and intelligent lighting solutions are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary

We currently have an opportunity available for a Quality Engineer in the Sensors Business Unit. In this position you’ll work with the engineering design teams, remote production teams, as well as other departments and vendors to resolve quality problems. You’ll also propose and implement product and process quality improvement programs, perform analysis on key quality indicators using industry-accepted techniques, and make recommendations based on test and analysis findings.

This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Quality-based customer support for the Sensors Business Unit
• Study scrap rates, and determine methods of reduction (Some Mfg. floor time is expected for this position to understand Mfg. processes and get hands on experience)
• Proactively determine ways to improve our first pass yield
• Perform failure analysis and work with design teams to resolve quality problems
• Perform trend analysis on key quality indicators using various statistical techniques
• Manage improvement projects related to issues found in product returns
• Manage the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) documents for customers that request it
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelors in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with strong electrical background
• Ability to occasionally travel between manufacturing sites in Minneapolis and South Dakota, and various local vendor sites. Travel to international production locations in Mexico and China as well as suppliers in various countries may also be required. Our estimate of total travel is approximately 5%.

Preferred

• 3 years of applicable experience in the electronics industry
• 1 year of statistical analysis experience in a quality department for a manufacturer of electrical or mechanical products
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, databases, and statistical computer programs

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
• Various manufacturing environments – Banner manufacturing or vendor sites

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.