Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Department: Quality

Reports To: Quality Control Manager

Location: College Station, TX

Position Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that all components, sub-assemblies, and finished solar panels meet established quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role performs visual, dimensional, and functional inspections; identifies defects or nonconformities; supports corrective actions; verifies manufacturing process control using inspection and measurement data; and maintains accurate records in compliance with company specifications, safety requirements, and applicable quality system standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, sub-assemblies, and finished solar panels.
• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections to confirm conformance to specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Operate and support automated inspection steps throughout the manufacturing line and verify product quality to documented standards.
• Use precision measuring instruments and testing equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, and electronic testing tools) to validate product requirements.
• Ensure measurement tools and gages used for inspection are within calibration and comply with inspection validity requirements per procedure.
• Identify defects and nonconformities in products and processes; document findings and support root cause and corrective/preventive actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Segregate and label nonconforming materials/products, initiate containment actions, and ensure proper disposition per nonconformance procedures.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and data, including test results, nonconforming product logs, and corrective action documentation.
• Enter inspection results and nonconformance data into required systems (QMS, MES, ERP, or other quality tracking tools) according to established procedures.
• Create inspection and test reports and communicate findings to production, engineering, and the Quality Control Manager.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve quality concerns to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with quality audits and ensure required quality checks and inspections are completed per the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce scrap/rework, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; solar manufacturing preferred.
• Prior experience in quality control, inspection, or testing in a solar module manufacturing or similar production environment is required.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Skills

• Proficiency using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) and inspection/testing equipment.
• Knowledge of gage control and calibration requirements, including proper handling and verification of measurement equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to identify defects, deviations, and nonconformance trends.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and product specifications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a high-volume production environment.
• Organized and able to manage multiple inspection tasks while maintaining documentation accuracy.
• Ability to use quality tracking systems (QMS/MES/ERP) and maintain accurate inspection and nonconformance records.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and production activity.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during inspections.
• Visual acuity and excellent eyesight for detecting defects and deviations.
• Ability to lift and carry 35–40 lbs during inspections and handling of materials.

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing/production environment and requires compliance with all safety requirements and the use of appropriate PPE (safety glasses, gloves, bump cap/hard hat, hearing protection, etc.) as required by plant policy.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.