Production Quality Specialist- Power Electronics
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for prose. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Work Authorization", "Ability to commute/relocate", "Work Location", "Job Type", maybe include as metadata? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we can include work location etc in a short paragraph maybe under "About the role". But they said prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can have sections: About the role (Job Summary), Responsibilities (What You'll Do), Requirements (What We're Looking For), Benefits (Current Benefits Include...). Possibly also Skills? But we can embed skills within Requirements. We'll not create Pay or Schedule sections because not specified.
We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can condense into lists where appropriate.
We need to remove duplicated lines: The "Product Knowledge" bullet repeats same as job summary; we can keep but not duplicate. We'll list responsibilities as bullet points.
We need to keep all details: product knowledge, quality control, problem solving, process improvement, technical support, documentation, training, communication, safety, product testing and validation, collaboration.
Also "What We're Looking For": list of qualifications: BS/AS in Electrical Engineering or technical discipline; 3+ years in Quality manufacturing to ISO 9001 standards or minimum 5 years’ experience in printed circuit/assembly industry - with current relevant work experience; Analytical & Statistical creation and Reporting, an asset; Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-610 class 2 requirements), asset; Certification in Quality Engineering Auditing experience or certification to ISO 9001, an asset; Certification in Quality Engineering, an asset; Quality manufacturing support experience at the Assembly & PCB level, an asset; Certified Internal Auditor, an asset; Ability to train and develop the production team in best practice and quality inspection technique; Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail; Strong Microsoft Office application skills, including Excel and Word, PowerPoint, Minitab; Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Also "Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future." This is metadata; we can fold into a short p.
"Ability to commute/relocate: Charlotte, NC and Fort Mill, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)" also metadata.
"Work Location: On-site" metadata.
"Job Type: Full-time" metadata.
We can include these in a short paragraph under About the role or maybe a separate "Details" section but they said prefer few substantive sections. Could add a short p after the responsibilities summarizing logistics.
Benefits: list: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life and Disability Insurance; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan administered through Vanguard, allowing eligible employees to contribute pre-tax and/or Roth contributions in accordance with IRS limits. Employees are also eligible for Company matching contributions in accordance with the terms of the plan in effect at the time. Paid Time Off (PTO): You will accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, prorated based on your start date during your first year of employment. PTO may be used for vacation, personal time, or illness in accordance with Company policy. Paid Company Holidays in accordance with the Company's annual holiday schedule. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate its benefit plans and programs at any time, consistent with applicable law.
We should keep all that.
We must not include EEO boilerplate etc. So remove the "Alpitronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." and the "WHY ALPITRONIC", "WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL". Those are boilerplate? They are promotional but maybe considered boilerplate? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "WHY ALPITRONIC" and "WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL" are not EEO but could be considered fluff; but they are not legal boilerplate. However they might be considered promotional; but we need to preserve ALL substantive information. Are those substantive? They describe company mission and culture; could be considered substantive. But the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could include them under "About the company" but not required. However they said "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." They didn't say to remove company description. But they said remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "WHY ALPITRONIC" and "WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL" are not those categories. So we might keep them as part of About the role or a separate section "About the company". However they said prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine company description into About the role section.
But we need to decide: The job summary already includes description of product and role. The company description may be extra but still substantive. I'd include it as a short paragraph after responsibilities maybe under "About the role" or separate "About the company". Since they said prefer few sections, maybe we add a section "About the company" with that description. That's another section but still few.
Let's outline:
About the role
Job Summary: The Production Quality Specialist will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the product including all subcomponents. This includes knowledge of its design, features, specifications, and how it functions. Our product offers breakthrough technology in the EV Charging space and requires deep knowledge in power electronics, rectifier and inverter applications, relays, circuit protection and overall systems architecture and integrated product functionality.
Details: Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Ability to commute/relocate: Charlotte, NC and Fort Mill, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required). Work Location: On-site. Job Type: Full-time.
Responsibilities
- Product Knowledge: The product expert must have an in-depth understanding of the product including all sub components. This includes knowledge of its design, features, specifications, and how it functions.
- Quality Control: Ensuring that the product meets the required quality standards is a primary responsibility. This involves monitoring the production process, conducting quality checks, and implementing quality control measures to prevent defects or deviations. Skills in control plans, FMEA, 5-WHY, 8-D and other quality and lean tools - with experience in power electronic solutions.
- Problem Solving: Actively identifying and solving production-related problems. This may involve root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and preventing similar issues in the future. Problem solving expertise should span electronic components, boards and electromechanical systems like fuses, breakers etc. but also a systems level root cause analysis expertise that links product performance and the sub systems.
- Process Improvement: Continuously looking for ways to improve the production process - driving cycles of improvement from predictive studies as well as preventive measures from resolving issues. This might involve optimizing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and recommending changes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Technical Support: Providing technical guidance and support to production teams. Serve as the primary technical link between production, design engineering and supplier quality as necessary. When issues or challenges arise during production, the product expert should be able to troubleshoot and provide solutions. Systems level trouble shooting integrating electromechanical, power electronics and software interdependencies in a production environment. Ability to trace root cause to process, supplier or design and detail remedies.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to production processes, quality control, and any changes or improvements made. This documentation is critical for traceability and future reference.
- Training: Conducting training sessions for production staff to ensure they understand the product and the best practices for manufacturing it. This can help reduce errors and improve overall product quality.
- Communication: Maintaining open communication with various stakeholders, including engineering teams, production managers, suppliers, and quality assurance personnel. Effective communication is essential to address issues and keep everyone aligned.
- Safety: Prioritizing safety in the production environment. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and taking steps to mitigate them.
- Product Testing and Validation: Overseeing product testing and validation processes to ensure that the final product meets performance and safety standards.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as product development, engineering, and supply chain, to ensure a seamless transition of the manufacturing to the US.
Requirements
- BS/AS in Electrical Engineering or technical discipline
- 3+ years in Quality manufacturing to ISO 9001 standards or minimum 5 years’ experience in the printed circuit / assembly industry - with current relevant work experience
- Analytical & Statistical creation and Reporting, an asset
- Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-610 class 2 requirements), asset
- Certification in Quality Engineering Auditing experience or certification to ISO 9001, an asset
- Certification in Quality Engineering, an asset
- Quality manufacturing support experience at the Assembly & PCB level, an asset
- Certified Internal Auditor, an asset
- Ability to train and develop the production team in best practice and quality inspection technique
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office application skills, including Excel and Word, PowerPoint, Minitab
- Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan administered through Vanguard, allowing eligible employees to contribute pre-tax and/or Roth contributions in accordance with IRS limits. Employees are also eligible for Company matching contributions in accordance with the terms of the plan in effect at the time.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): You will accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, prorated based on your start date during your first year of employment. PTO may be used for vacation, personal time, or illness in accordance with Company policy.
- Paid Company Holidays in accordance with the Company's annual holiday schedule.
- The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate its benefit plans and programs at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Optionally include company description: maybe after responsibilities before requirements as a short p.
But we already have About the role includes job summary and details. Could add company description there.
Let's add a paragraph after the details: "Alpitronic is driven by sustainable mobility, with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. With roots in South Tyrol, the company is a market and innovation leader, setting future charging infrastructure standards from locations in Bolzano/Bozen, Bergamo, Bologna, Munich and
for prose. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Work Authorization", "Ability to commute/relocate", "Work Location", "Job Type", maybe include as metadata? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we can include work location etc in a short paragraph maybe under "About the role". But they said prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can have sections: About the role (Job Summary), Responsibilities (What You'll Do), Requirements (What We're Looking For), Benefits (Current Benefits Include...). Possibly also Skills? But we can embed skills within Requirements. We'll not create Pay or Schedule sections because not specified. We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can condense into lists where appropriate. We need to remove duplicated lines: The "Product Knowledge" bullet repeats same as job summary; we can keep but not duplicate. We'll list responsibilities as bullet points. We need to keep all details: product knowledge, quality control, problem solving, process improvement, technical support, documentation, training, communication, safety, product testing and validation, collaboration. Also "What We're Looking For": list of qualifications: BS/AS in Electrical Engineering or technical discipline; 3+ years in Quality manufacturing to ISO 9001 standards or minimum 5 years’ experience in printed circuit/assembly industry - with current relevant work experience; Analytical & Statistical creation and Reporting, an asset; Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-610 class 2 requirements), asset; Certification in Quality Engineering Auditing experience or certification to ISO 9001, an asset; Certification in Quality Engineering, an asset; Quality manufacturing support experience at the Assembly & PCB level, an asset; Certified Internal Auditor, an asset; Ability to train and develop the production team in best practice and quality inspection technique; Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail; Strong Microsoft Office application skills, including Excel and Word, PowerPoint, Minitab; Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Also "Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future." This is metadata; we can fold into a short p. "Ability to commute/relocate: Charlotte, NC and Fort Mill, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)" also metadata. "Work Location: On-site" metadata. "Job Type: Full-time" metadata. We can include these in a short paragraph under About the role or maybe a separate "Details" section but they said prefer few substantive sections. Could add a short p after the responsibilities summarizing logistics. Benefits: list: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life and Disability Insurance; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan administered through Vanguard, allowing eligible employees to contribute pre-tax and/or Roth contributions in accordance with IRS limits. Employees are also eligible for Company matching contributions in accordance with the terms of the plan in effect at the time. Paid Time Off (PTO): You will accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, prorated based on your start date during your first year of employment. PTO may be used for vacation, personal time, or illness in accordance with Company policy. Paid Company Holidays in accordance with the Company's annual holiday schedule. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate its benefit plans and programs at any time, consistent with applicable law. We should keep all that. We must not include EEO boilerplate etc. So remove the "Alpitronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." and the "WHY ALPITRONIC", "WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL". Those are boilerplate? They are promotional but maybe considered boilerplate? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "WHY ALPITRONIC" and "WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL" are not EEO but could be considered fluff; but they are not legal boilerplate. However they might be considered promotional; but we need to preserve ALL substantive information. Are those substantive? They describe company mission and culture; could be considered substantive. But the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could include them under "About the company" but not required. However they said "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." They didn't say to remove company description. But they said remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "WHY ALPITRONIC" and "WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL" are not those categories. So we might keep them as part of About the role or a separate section "About the company". However they said prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine company description into About the role section. But we need to decide: The job summary already includes description of product and role. The company description may be extra but still substantive. I'd include it as a short paragraph after responsibilities maybe under "About the role" or separate "About the company". Since they said prefer few sections, maybe we add a section "About the company" with that description. That's another section but still few. Let's outline:
About the role
Job Summary: The Production Quality Specialist will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the product including all subcomponents. This includes knowledge of its design, features, specifications, and how it functions. Our product offers breakthrough technology in the EV Charging space and requires deep knowledge in power electronics, rectifier and inverter applications, relays, circuit protection and overall systems architecture and integrated product functionality.
Details: Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Ability to commute/relocate: Charlotte, NC and Fort Mill, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required). Work Location: On-site. Job Type: Full-time.
Responsibilities
- Product Knowledge: The product expert must have an in-depth understanding of the product including all sub components. This includes knowledge of its design, features, specifications, and how it functions.
- Quality Control: Ensuring that the product meets the required quality standards is a primary responsibility. This involves monitoring the production process, conducting quality checks, and implementing quality control measures to prevent defects or deviations. Skills in control plans, FMEA, 5-WHY, 8-D and other quality and lean tools - with experience in power electronic solutions.
- Problem Solving: Actively identifying and solving production-related problems. This may involve root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and preventing similar issues in the future. Problem solving expertise should span electronic components, boards and electromechanical systems like fuses, breakers etc. but also a systems level root cause analysis expertise that links product performance and the sub systems.
- Process Improvement: Continuously looking for ways to improve the production process - driving cycles of improvement from predictive studies as well as preventive measures from resolving issues. This might involve optimizing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and recommending changes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Technical Support: Providing technical guidance and support to production teams. Serve as the primary technical link between production, design engineering and supplier quality as necessary. When issues or challenges arise during production, the product expert should be able to troubleshoot and provide solutions. Systems level trouble shooting integrating electromechanical, power electronics and software interdependencies in a production environment. Ability to trace root cause to process, supplier or design and detail remedies.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to production processes, quality control, and any changes or improvements made. This documentation is critical for traceability and future reference.
- Training: Conducting training sessions for production staff to ensure they understand the product and the best practices for manufacturing it. This can help reduce errors and improve overall product quality.
- Communication: Maintaining open communication with various stakeholders, including engineering teams, production managers, suppliers, and quality assurance personnel. Effective communication is essential to address issues and keep everyone aligned.
- Safety: Prioritizing safety in the production environment. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and taking steps to mitigate them.
- Product Testing and Validation: Overseeing product testing and validation processes to ensure that the final product meets performance and safety standards.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as product development, engineering, and supply chain, to ensure a seamless transition of the manufacturing to the US.
Requirements
- BS/AS in Electrical Engineering or technical discipline
- 3+ years in Quality manufacturing to ISO 9001 standards or minimum 5 years’ experience in the printed circuit / assembly industry - with current relevant work experience
- Analytical & Statistical creation and Reporting, an asset
- Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-610 class 2 requirements), asset
- Certification in Quality Engineering Auditing experience or certification to ISO 9001, an asset
- Certification in Quality Engineering, an asset
- Quality manufacturing support experience at the Assembly & PCB level, an asset
- Certified Internal Auditor, an asset
- Ability to train and develop the production team in best practice and quality inspection technique
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office application skills, including Excel and Word, PowerPoint, Minitab
- Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan administered through Vanguard, allowing eligible employees to contribute pre-tax and/or Roth contributions in accordance with IRS limits. Employees are also eligible for Company matching contributions in accordance with the terms of the plan in effect at the time.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): You will accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, prorated based on your start date during your first year of employment. PTO may be used for vacation, personal time, or illness in accordance with Company policy.
- Paid Company Holidays in accordance with the Company's annual holiday schedule.
- The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate its benefit plans and programs at any time, consistent with applicable law.