Manager- Quality Assurance | Hillsboro, OR

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve ensuring that products, services, or processes meet established standards of quality through systematic activities and measures. These roles typically focus on preventing defects, identifying potential issues, and implementing solutions to maintain quality consistency. Key features of QA positions include rigorous testing, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. QA professionals work across various industries, from software development to manufacturing, to safeguard customer satisfaction and comply with regulatory requirements.

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met. The primary goal is to identify defects and issues before the product reaches the customer, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of an organization. QA roles often require attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards. These jobs can vary widely, from software testing to food safety inspection, but they universally function as a critical checkpoint in the production and delivery process of goods or services.

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs entail roles focused on ensuring that products or services meet established standards and customer expectations. People in QA positions are responsible for designing testing processes, creating test plans, identifying defects, and preventing defects by examining the production process. They aim to enhance product reliability and actively work to maintain quality consistency. QA roles often require keen attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and an understanding of both product specifications and customer needs. QA is an integral part of product development and maintenance, bridging the gap between the manufacturing processes and the end users to ensure a satisfactory experience.

quality standards are met. Performs the set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuit cards, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. Performs hand set-ups for digital tests. Recognizes failures and set-up problems, and determines needs for appropriate verification.

Operates programmable auto-testers, samplers, real-time oscilloscopes, signal generators, DMMs, power supplies, and special test fixtures. Duties are well defined and require little judgment or interpretation. This position must perform these responsibilities with an awareness of all AS9100 and departmental requirements. This is an entry-level position. Set-up and Operate Test Equipment. Solid board-level

troubleshooting skills. Conduct routine tests. Document results of tests. Maintain accurate labor and quality documentation required for product. Assist with test failure analysis to determine cause.

Arrange for advanced troubleshooting and/or repair of units failing test. Interface with engineering on test failures when necessary. Perform standard maintenance on equipment as required. Prevent unauthorized modification to test equipment Co-ordinate test procedures changes and upgrades Work with engineering on upgrades to test software, hardware and procedures. Recommend changes to improve efficiencies and coverage of test methods. Follow all applicable procedures and work instructions.

Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: Education: Associates degree in electronics technology or equivalent Experience: Up to one year related experience in electronic test and troubleshooting.

Good technical communication skills will interface with engineers and technicians. Must be able to read and understand drawings, schematics, component specifications and other technical documents. Basic knowledge of electronic circuitry, test equipment and electronics testing and trouble shooting Ability and desire to learn independently. Fluent Computer Skills (HW and SW) Can do attitude and ability to deal with change and conflict in a positive manner.

Ability to understand priorities, constraints and problem escalation, and meeting commitments. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Superb attention to detail Professional level written and verbal skills. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds US Citizen or Permanent Resident Qualifications Desired: Bachelors degree in engineering field Understanding of electronics assembly process EOE/AA/: M/F/Vet/Disability