Title:  Agency Quality Inspector

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.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

The Quality Inspector performs basic to moderately complex quality inspections on products both within and at the end of the manufacturing process including recording, tracking, and reporting the results of the inspections and helping to implement corrective actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs inspections on products, including both surface mount and through hole PCBs, both manufactured and repaired, to ensure quality standards are maintained
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and data sheets on in-process and end-of-line inspection failures
• Performs first article inspections on products
• Reports results in a clear format on a regular basis
• Assists in identifying root cause and corrective actions and co-owns the implementation of corrective actions
• Reports quality issues to production supervisor or lead and maintains confidentiality
• May assist in training others
• Other duties as required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Ronkonkoma, NY
• Environment: Manufacturing facility
• Physical Requirements: 60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing, lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of IPC-610-A (or equivalent) and ISO processes
• Ability to interpret procedures and determine if non-conformities exist
• Knowledge and understanding of ESD practices
• Ability to interpret quality standards, specifications and drawings and apply them when evaluating product
• Ability to interact professionally with others on the team and support groups
• PC skills – basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Excel preferred
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Ability to work overtime as needed

EXPERIENCE:                                  

• Minimum of one year of experience inspection experience in an electronic manufacturing environment inspecting electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience in a high mix/low volume, pull-based manufacturing environment

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• ASQ, CMI, CQA Certifications preferred

COMPENSATION:               

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $ to $ per year.  

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 for eligible positions, and a 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 - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid 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 critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com