Quality Control Specialist

About the role

The Quality Control Specialist supports the Quality Management & Methods (QMM) organization by performing quality verification, inspection, measurement, testing, and data management activities critical to manufacturing shop floor and lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine ESD audits within cleanroom areas and the Q&C laboratory
• Inspect and document ESD workstation compliance (grounding, mats, wrist straps, heel straps, etc.)
• Record, maintain, and trend ESD measurements in the QMM database
• Identify, document, and escalate ESD nonconformances or equipment issues
• Apply, verify, and maintain ESD status labels to ensure equipment traceability and compliance
• Accurately enter IMT calibration and measurement data into the QMM database
• Review calibration history, due dates, and tolerance requirements prior to equipment service or release
• Document calibration results, including as-found and as-left conditions and equipment status
• Ensure calibration standards and reference tools are properly maintained and traceable
• Update calibration records, labels, and database entries to maintain current equipment status
• Clock in and out, and record shift times
• Support advanced sample prep techniques (e.g., PFIB pre-work) as experience allows
• Maintain FA lab tools, consumables, and sample traceability
• Comply with lab safety, cleanroom protocols, and ESD control requirements
• Support Physical Failure Analysis activities in the Quality Lab (Zeiss X-SEM, Thermofischer PFIB, etc.)
• Produce weekly and monthly QMM trend reports
• Analyze quality trend data and coordinate corrective actions with Production and Engineering teams
• Support root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Document failure analysis results clearly and accurately in FA reports or databases
• Summarize findings, observations, and conclusions for engineering and quality teams
• Support cleanroom material evaluations (particle checks, wipes, gloves, and related materials)
• Ensure proper disposition of materials to meet specification requirements
• Participate in audits, inspections, and internal quality reviews
• Support MSA, gauge studies, and measurement validation activities
• Use optical microscopy to visually inspect failed devices and document findings when required
• Collaborate effectively with Quality, Engineering, Production, and external vendors
• Assist engineers in validating corrective actions and process improvements

Qualifications

• AS degree in Electronics or Engineering Technology preferred, calibration experience highly desired.
• Working knowledge of basic arithmetic and calculations
• Ability to collect, analyze, summarize, and communicate quality data
• Ability to read and follow written procedures, specifications, and documentation
• Basic technical writing skills for preparing SOPs, reports and internal documentation
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)