Quality Assurance Engineer

Summary: Advantech USA is a leader in providing innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. The Quality Assurance Engineer I supports hardware manufacturing by ensuring product quality and compliance, focusing on inspections, testing, and process improvements. Responsibilities: - Perform quality inspections for incoming materials, in-process assemblies and finished goods - Execute functional, cosmetic and basic electrical tests on computer hardware, embedded systems and electronic assemblies - Review manufacturing work instructions, SOPs, BOMs, and engineering documentation to ensure quality requirements are met - Document nonconformances, defects, and inspection results using established quality systems - Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities - Assist with first article inspections (FAI), pilot builds, and production ramp-ups - Monitor manufacturing processes to identify trends and improvement opportunities - Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, ISO-related processes, and customer requirements - Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives - Maintain accurate quality records to support traceability and compliance Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Electronics or a related field - 1–3 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or hardware-related roles (internships acceptable) - Basic understanding of electronics, computer hardware, or embedded systems manufacturing - Familiarity with quality inspection methods and defect tracking - Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, schematics, and manufacturing documentation - Experience using common inspection and measurement tools - Strong attention to detail and analytical skills - Good written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in electronics or computer hardware manufacturing - Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems - Exposure to root cause analysis methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, CAPA) - Experience with IQC, IPQC, or FQC processes - Knowledge of ESD controls and workmanship standards - Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing and Engineering teams Required Skills: Quality inspection methods, Root cause analysis, Electronics manufacturing Important Skills: Engineering drawings, ISO 9001 familiarity Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Attention to detail, Communication skills Benefits: Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance., Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with company match, Education & personal development reimbursement program, Generous vacation and paid holidays package, Company events, and lunches, Referral Bonus