Quality Technician; Automotive Electronic Components

QUALITY TECHNICIAN (Automotive Electronic Components)

Posted 1 day ago – Franklin Park, IL. Salary: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00.

Nidec Mobility America, part of the global Nidec Group, is a leading Tier‑1 supplier of electronic control units, actuators, and smart entry/vehicle access systems. From our U.S. headquarters and technical center in St. Charles, IL, we develop and manufacture innovative solutions for body electronics, passive entry/passive start (PEPS), power closure systems (liftgates, sliding doors, cinching latches), and DC/DC converters for electrified vehicles.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and skilled Quality Technician to join our team, ensuring that all automotive electronic products and components meet rigorous internal and industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, etc.). The ideal candidate will conduct inspections, perform tests using precision equipment, document results, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams on root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

• On‑site work 5 days per week.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections and tests on incoming materials, in‑process components (e.g., PCBs), and finished products to verify compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments and diagnostic equipment (calipers, micrometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized diagnostic software) to evaluate product quality and performance.
• Accurately document all inspection results, test data, and findings, maintaining detailed quality records and generating reports for management and engineering teams.
• Issue non‑conformance reports (NCRs) for defective products or processes and assist Quality Engineers with initial investigations, defect containment, and root‑cause analysis activities.
• Monitor adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant regulatory standards, including IATF 16949 and customer‑specific requirements.
• Support the calibration and maintenance of all testing and inspection equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with production and engineering departments to provide feedback on quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and reinforce best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma projects, to strengthen process controls, reduce defects, and improve overall efficiency.
• Conduct Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) audits to ensure compliance with established controls in the electronics assembly areas.
• Validate that the products and processes are carried out in accordance with documented work instructions, QVAs, parameter charts, operating procedures, and control documents.
• Report non‑conforming components and track each one throughout the process until a clean point is reached, from report (Quality Alert) to conclusion (disposal).
• Conduct and provide follow‑up to product audits and LPAs.
• Provide technical quality support to the different processes and departments.
• Generate documentation for operation, such as alerts, operating instructions, QVAs, WGSs, attribute reports, control charts and other necessary documentation.
• Analyze and problem‑solve using root‑cause analysis to evaluate data, ideas, and reach logical conclusions.
• Use knowledge gained to determine the correct course of action, then handle change and unexpected conditions for optimal outcomes.
• Share information, ideas, and constructive opinions in pursuit of the team’s goals.
• Focus on workload systematically to achieve short‑term and long‑term goals; concentrate on accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability.
• Complete work tasks with minimal supervision and within required time frames.
• Follow up on additional activities required by the Quality Group Leader and Manager.
• Make decisions and provide behavior that fully adheres to and supports the Company’s high ethical standards and complies with work rules, processes, procedures, policies, and regulations.

• High School Degree (or equivalent) plus 2+ years’ experience in Automotive, Industrial, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or related technical field; preference for Associate or…