AddressAt Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century.
How we work
We’re committed to being the leading provider of high-tech products and services for the world’s most important industrial and scientific research communities. Our people are vital to our success. We strive to offer the opportunities that will attract, motivate and retain the very best talent in our sector. This involves creating an inclusive environment and culture, where difference is valued and people are recognized for what they deliver and bring to the team.
Empowering People to Make a Difference
We don’t wait for change to happen. We enable it. That’s why we aim to create the best working environment and culture for our people to thrive. We share the same goals and value diversity of thought, perspective and experience. With a focus on the ongoing development, engagement and wellbeing of our people, we know we will continue to exceed customer expectations and drive change for the future
About the Position:
The Continuous Improvement and Quality Technician (CIQT) will perform quality activities to support testing and failure analysis of manufactured products, parts and returned material. They will provide quality support to appropriate groups: engineering, manufacturing, quality and design assurance, system/services, incoming/line/final inspection, and post market, etc; Develop, apply, monitor, measure, documents, improve, and communicate quality methodologies from product development through end of life of a product and will support the implementation of best practice processes, techniques, and Continuous Improvement methods.
Additional Responsibilities:
- From team production plan, manage personal workload ensuring all milestones are achieved
- Operate within the Quality policy and procedures as defined in the quality system
- Maintain a flexible attitude and approach to changing requirements and priorities
- Cleanroom support related to logistics, Inspection, follow up on special products.
- Personally, demonstrates highest standards of workmanship
- Using agreed measures, monitor and report on existing processes, indicating the need for corrective action as required
- Possess good organization skills and able to multitask
- Perform lab maintenance and ensure equipment is calibrated
- Perform troubleshooting electronics circuits or mechanical failures to find root cause.
- Train to all documents and procedures related to the job in a timely manner
- Assist in developing and qualifying test methods, data sheets, test fixtures, and testing equipment
- Assist Quality Engineers, MEs and NPI Engineers as needed to initiate, investigate, and assist in generation and completion of NCMRs/CARs/MRRs
- Perform Product Evaluation Review of documents (DHR, MRB, VR, MRR, SRO, and other records)
- Use documentation systems to research information and generate Change Notices
About the Candidate:
The right candidate for this role will have a minimum of 2 years of experience, or a combination of education and/or experience. Some College or relevant technical training required. You will be able to Identify areas of Improvement and participate in Continuous Improvement projects, use lab equipment (DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Microscopes, custom test fixtures gauges, etc.), and put in place monitoring processes and makes appropriate adjustments when progress is not as planned or when requirements change.
Qualifciations:
- Proficient in data collection and presentation
- Must have intermediate computer skills to use a computer with Windows 10 higher and is familiar with MS Word and Excel
- Must be detailed oriented & quality minded.
- Constructively challenges
- Carries out tasks with minimal supervision.
- Takes ownership of the process and improvements
- Focus on personal development.
- Positive & professional attitude to work.
- Drives a quality culture.
- Flexible and can respond positively to change.
- Acts with honesty, integrity, and openness
- Desire to do a good job.
- Can work with a team and independently.
- Takes responsibility and is accountable.
- Can communicate effectively and positively.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Noise in the environment is usually moderate to loud. There is risk of exposure to x-ray radiation and harmful chemicals. Safety procedures must be followed at all times.
Salary: In accordance with California law, the expected annual base salary range for this position is between $53,095-$57,713. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Oxford Instruments Perks and benefits:
- Generous benefit packages - We offer our employees competitive health insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Our 401k program has options for saving both pre- and post-tax dollars for retirement.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Work-life balance is a key part of our company culture here at OI, and we know that our employees do their best work when they can take the time they need to rest and recharge. Employees start with 4 weeks of PTO which is accrued each pay period.
- Holidays - We recognize 12 holidays this year
- In addition to all the standard PTO options, OI proudly offers a generous and progressive paid family leave policy.
- Professional Development - OI supports you and your professional development with $5,250 available in annual tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time for this position.
Oxford Instruments Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE/M/F/D/V
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
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