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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Materials Quality Technician - Failure Analysis Lab in Pullman, Washington
Come join our Quality Engineering and Analysis team as a Quality Technician! We are an inquisitive group, analyzing component failures to determine root cause and prevent future failures for our customers and manufacturing team. We troubleshoot component failures using a variety of methods, ranging from functional testing in our electronics laboratory, to destructive testing in our failure analysis laboratory. If you are a natural problem solver and have a strong material processing and scientific background, we would love to have you help us find the root cause of every defect! As a Quality Technician, a typical day might include the following: * Providing technical support to internal/external customers and clarifying product or material quality requirements. * Inspecting material or products according to technical requirements and quality standards, utilizing measurement and inspection equipment. * Performing material analysis in alignment with industry standards and under the guidance of an experienced technician or engineer/scientist. * Troubleshooting raw material and mechanical components under the guidance of an experienced technician or engineer/scientist. * Identifying, containing, or evaluating nonconforming materials, parts, or products. * Participating in cross-functional teams to address quality issues. * Communicating quality results with stakeholders. This job might be for you if you have: * 2-year technical degree, technical certification, or equivalent training combined with relevant work experience * 1+ year of material science, materials quality, or manufacturing * Knowledge of inspection techniques and measuring instruments * Ability to monitor and maintain calibration of tools and test equipment * Ability to maintain high standards for inspection and documentation * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptability requirements * Experience with common computer and manufacturing applications * Strong communication and writing skills Preferred Qualifications: * Two-year STEM degree (Material Science and Engineering or related discipline preferred) * Experience with quality tools and techniques * Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow * Knowledge of sheet metal, printed wiring boards, adhesives, and plastic components * Knowledge of industry standards and SEL Engineering Requirements * Knowledge of ISO 9001 Physical Requirements: * Ability to lift 40 lbs * Ability to sit or stand for at least 8 hours * Ability to pull weight from high/low places * Ability to differentiate color * Ability to perform repetitive tasks Location: Pullman, WA- SEL's corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. * We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options. * We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. * We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. * We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering dev To view the full job descripti