Job Description
Ovii's Interpretation of the Role
The Quality Control Technician ensures electronic assemblies meet AHEAD's standards through systematic inspections, testing, and clear communication of any deviations. The role blends hands‑on hardware testing with documentation and cross‑team collaboration to continuously raise product quality.
Role Snapshot
- Perform mechanical and electrical inspections
- Execute functional testing with specialized equipment
- Document and communicate product deviations
- Maintain test equipment and diagnostics programs
- Assist in training new team members
- Create or update process standards
Must-Have Requirements
- Mechanical inspection
- Electrical testing
- Test equipment operation
- Documentation of deviations
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Computer hardware knowledge
- Networking knowledge
- Ability to lift up to 50 lb
- mechanical inspection
- computer hardware or networking knowledge
- High school diploma or GED
Nice-to-Have Signals
- Interest in new technologies
- Willingness to learn
- interest in emerging technologies
Work Setup
- Location: Libertyville, United States
- Work mode: ONSITE
- Employment type: Full-Time
Not Specified in JD
- Visa sponsorship
- Relocation
- Notice period
- Travel
- Security clearance
- Coding test
- Portfolio
- GitHub
- Writing sample
- Cover letter
What You'll Likely Work On
- Verify products against documentation, AHEAD methods, defaults, and customer requirements
- Conduct routine inspections of electronic sub‑assemblies, cables, and hardware assemblies
- Record and report any deviations in form, fit, function, or process
- Communicate deviation findings and resolutions to stakeholders and resolve minor issues before hand‑off
- Operate mechanical and electrical test equipment to confirm conformance to standards
- Collect test data, generate metrics tables/charts, and maintain internal diagnostics programs
- Develop or refine product/process standards in partnership with other departments
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
Good Fit If You Have
- Eager to work with emerging technologies before market release
- Self‑directed problem solver who continuously learns
- Strong attention to detail and process orientation
Skills
- Mechanical inspection
- Electrical testing & test equipment operation
- Documentation of deviations
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Computer hardware & networking knowledge
- Data collection & analysis
- Physical stamina (lift up to 50 lb)
- Detail‑oriented mindset