We at Edwards Vacuum believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in class service to our customers around the globe.

That's where you come in - we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.

Quality Technician (Hillsboro, OR)

The Role:

The Quality Technician is responsible for assisting and supporting the Quality Engineers by providing production expertise to resolve Quality issues within the production operation. Ensure that the product meets customer's requirements (both internal and external) at each stage of its manufacturing process, carrying out relevant testing and where necessary take corrective action to rectify non-conformance issues. Report quality issues data, ensuring the Quality Management System is adhered to at all stages.

What We Expect of You?

• Carry out product tests and thorough independent final inspection of finished assemblies, kits, and ship-with packages to defined procedures, formally reporting all defects
• Responsible for checking, progressing and collating accurate build and inspection records.
• Provide technical support in the areas of incoming parts inspections, pre-delivery inspection and test, and Production line Quality support activities.
• Inspect and auditing of all components and all stages of the manufacturing process
• Investigate any internal quality issues to identify root cause and raise appropriate corrective action paperwork and ensure issues are addressed and resolved.
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (ISO9001)
• Support regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build quality.
• Attend and report at regular improvement meetings, providing recommendations and technical support regarding preventative actions to external and internal quality related concerns
• Ensure all products flow through the inspection department or are suitably verified through existing realization processes (i.e. pick and pack activities in the warehouse).
• Ensure all incidents of non-conformance are recorded and reported to the appropriate Quality Engineer.
• Maintain the calibration system, ensuring all equipment is correctly calibrated.
• Assist as directed in the support of the internal audit program.
• Complies with Safety Rules, Regulations and OSHA Requirements.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance; works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully takes direction from Quality Manager and Quality Engineers; other duties as assigned.

Education level

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Science/Technical Discipline preferred, not requried.

Relevant Experience

• Prefer 5 years of experience using quality tools (i.e. documentation support, root cause analysis, 8D, process auditing, inspection, process definition, continuous improvement) in an ISO 9001:2015 environment or equivalent experience

Knowledge areas/Skills

• Knowledge and recent experience in product inspection, process auditing, compiling/analyzing/reporting performance data, reading and understanding drawings/specifications/technical requirements, leading process improvement initiatives.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) and/or Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)preferred, not required.
• Self directed, experienced leader with excellent communication skills.

What you Can Expect of Us?

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 100 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com

A division of Atlas Copco

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.