Title:  Agency - Quality Inspector

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductor and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible to inspect incoming material and perform quality inspections on products both within and at the end of the manufacturing process. This includes recording, tracking and reporting the results of the inspections and helping to implement corrective actions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and understand engineering documents to ensure that incoming material is compliant. This will include metalwork, cable assemblies, PCB assemblies and safety critical components.
• Ensure parts identified as UL conform via the creation of incoming inspection check sheets and ensuring the appropriate documentation is present and correct.
• Review incoming material to assure incoming quality and document results on company database tools.
• Accurately communicate results of inspection activities and work with supplier quality personnel when issues are found.
• Accurate use of tools provided (may include both manual and automated measuring equipment).
• Performs inspections on products, both manufactured and repaired, to ensure quality levels are maintained.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date records and data sheets on in-process and end-of-line inspection failures.
• Performs random inspections (and audits) on the manufacturing floor, including test.
• Performs First Article Inspections on Products.
• Reports results in a clear format on a regular basis.
• Control of non-conforming material.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily works in a manufacturing environment which may be fast paced. May be exposed to noise, electrical and other safety risks and will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment at all times.

SKILLS:

• Read and understand engineering drawings (metalwork, PCB assemblies, cables, components).
• Read and understanding in-house generated documentation (e.g. product assembly drawings).
• Must be able to use standard computing software (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.).
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP business software applications.
• Must be able to use standard measurement equipment.
• Ability to work both independently or as a team.
• Passing knowledge of ISO9001 or broadly equivalent quality standard.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Experience of working in a Quality Control environment
• Experience of working with SAP
• Experience of using standard material inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges etc.)

EDUCATION:

Essential: ONC/HNC in a relevant electrical/mechanical engineering discipline

Desirable: Both mechanical and electrical experience in the identification of components and parts

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-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.  In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - 4 different health care plan options, dental, and vision
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks, 7 holidays and 3 floating holidays
• 8 Hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs  
• Other voluntary benefits include pet insurance, identify theft, legal assistance, critical illness, and voluntary accident insurance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.