ELSP Quality Control Technician
ABB · Mebane, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at ABB (industrial) in Mebane, NC. In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspect and test parts, products, and systems sourced from suppliers and internally produced.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- PPAP, ISO 9001, Supplier quality, SAP, MES
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 30 live postings that list pay, out of 514 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 19 other live quality postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Typical (2+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 40%
- SPC 20%
- FDA / GMP 20%
- Root cause 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Supplier quality, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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This plant: ABB in Mebane
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responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspect and test parts, products, and systems sourced from suppliers and internally produced. Each day, you will ensure that only compliant items are released to the next stage and finally delivered to the customer. You will also showcase your expertise by employing standard test protocols and applying specifications to ensure quality.
The work model for the role is: Onsite
This role is contributing to the Smart Power division in Mebane, NC .
for the role
- ◆Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- ◆Authorized to work in the US legally
- ◆High School Diploma or equivalent required
- ◆Strong interpersonal skills
- ◆Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- ◆Practical experience with applicable software
- ◆Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards preferred.
- ◆Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- ◆Skilled in using measurement and inspection tools.
- ◆Experience with non-conformance documentation preferred.
- ◆Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
- ◆Basic knowledge of statistical analysis tools.
- ◆Experience with ERP or MES systems (SAP preferred).
- ◆Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- ◆Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- ◆Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- ◆Knowledge of continuous improvement tools preferred.
What's in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
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This position reports to
Production Development Manager
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You will be mainly accountable for
- •Reviewing supplier PPAP documentation for completeness against ABB requirements.
- •Performing first article inspections on new and changed purchased parts.
- •Tracking and updating PPAP status for new parts and engineering changes in the system.
- •Setting up receiving inspection plans and verifying incoming material conformance.
- •Inspecting purchased parts using gauges, CMM and other measurement tools to drawing requirements.
- •Documenting nonconformances and initiating requests for SCARs to the Supplier Quality Engineer.
- •Segregating, tagging and processing nonconforming material through MRB.
- •Coordinating internal sorts, containment and rework of suspect purchased material.
- •Maintaining supplier quality records, deviations and certifications in the QMS.
- •Collecting and reporting incoming quality data and metrics such as PPM and reject rate
Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive. Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.