Sr Quality Technician
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc · Vancouver, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Advanced Energy Industries, Inc (industrial) in Vancouver, WA. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Root cause, CAPA, ISO 9001, Supplier quality
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 488 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live quality postings in Washington.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 62%
- AS9100 38%
- GD&T 38%
- Team leadership 23%
- ✓ Lean 23%
- ✓ 5S 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Advanced Energy Industries, Inc in Vancouver
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Position summary
The Sr. Quality Technician performs a broad range of quality assurance functions supporting Advanced Energy’s Critical Sensing and Controls division in Vancouver.
Responsibilities
include executing First Article Inspections (FAI), monitoring equipment calibration, and conducting manufacturing process and ESD compliance audits to ensure adherence to internal procedures and ISO-based quality standards.
The position supports STP and inspection activities as needed and plays a key role in maintaining data accuracy through timely entry into SAP and other systems. This role collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure product quality, support operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- ◆Monitor calibration status of manufacturing and inspection equipment; coordinate calibration schedules to ensure compliance and prevent overdue conditions.
- ◆Perform Incoming and First Article Inspections (FAI) on components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with specifications and accurate documentation of results in SAP or other systems.
- ◆Support outgoing FAI activities, including documentation collection, record verification, and coordination of component-level first articles.
- ◆Perform ESD audits and ensure test equipment is maintained and verified per established procedures.
- ◆Conduct manufacturing process and product compliance audits related to assembly, ESD, calibration, and material handling requirements.
- ◆Support and perform internal and external audits, including preparation of records and participation during audit activities. Contribute to CAPA processes, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- ◆Support document control and change management processes, including updates to procedures, BOMs, and part records.
- ◆Support Incoming Quality Control / Inspection and discrepant material activities as needed.
- ◆Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within quality processes .
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality documentation
- ✓Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and audit practices
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- ✓Effective written and verbal communication
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- ✓Strong data entry accuracy and documentation skills
- ✓Team collaboration and cross-functional communication
- ✓Understands Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts.
- ✓Proficient with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.)
- ✓Strong leadership, prioritization, and cross ‑ department communication skills
Experience
- ✓Minimum 3 years experience in a quality technician or specialist role
- ✓Hands-on experience with product inspections, incoming inspections, and first article inspections.
- ✓Minimum 1 year of audit experience
- ✓Experience with calibration of manufacturing equipment (e.g.,calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque drivers)
- ✓ERP/MRP systems experience (SAP preferred)
Education
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
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Title
Sr Quality Technician
About advanced energy
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Work environment
- •This position is an in-person role and based in the Vancouver, WA office.
- •Works in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment that may require exposure to excessive noise, electrical or other safety risks, and strict compliance to documented safety processes (including the use of appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
Desired
- +Experience with quality systems and standards (ISO 9001)
- +Experience performing inspections, calibration tracking, and MRB processing
- +Experience with document control and engineering change processes
- +Knowledge of CAPA, root cause analysis (8D), and continuous improvement tools
- +Basic data analysis or statistical methods experience
Desired
- +Associate degree (AAS) in a technical field or equivalent experience
- +ASQ certification (CQT, CQI, CQIA, CQA, CCT) or equivalent experience
Benefits
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-p