Quality Technician

Join Energy Recovery and Help Build a Sustainable Future

At Energy Recovery, we build products that help limit global temperature rise, reduce carbon emissions, provide safe drinking water for millions of people, and bring efficiency and sustainability to a range of industries. Our products help customers avoid approximately 19.7 million metric tons of carbon emissions per year – equivalent to removing over 4.7million cars from the road!

In addition to innovating world-class products that help our customers and the environment, our employees enjoy a diverse, collaborative work culture, as well as extensive company benefits that support the overall wellbeing of our staff. This includes everything from generous health plans and time off, paid family leave, subsidised lunches and company events, and opportunities for charitable giving and volunteering in the community.

What You Can Look Forward To:

Energy Recovery is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Quality Technician I, located in San Leandro, CA
. This position reports to the Quality Engineering Supervisor and will be responsible for ensuring products and processes meet quality standards through inspections, auditing, and record keeping. The Quality Technician will perform a variety of inspection and quality tasks in support of manufacturing operations and new product development activities.

5:00AM - 3:30PM Monday - Thursday. Full-time hours with 3-day weekends.

Some overtime may be required.

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of in-process production and finished goods against engineering drawings and/or quality inspection plans.
• Independently set up and operate inspection equipment including Round Testers and CMMs.
• Analyze and interpret quality inspection data to actively support manufacturing teams on the floor.
• Initiate Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs) as required to ensure the proper disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Monitor the performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Perform and/or participate in quality system audits as assigned, report findings, and make suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support manufacturing teams with new product development activities as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Education :
  High School Diploma or equivalent is required. An associate’s degree or higher in a STEM field is preferred.
• Experience : A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in mechanical inspection or manufacturing quality.
• Data Proficiency :
  Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting, with a strong ability to communicate data-driven insights to floor operations to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement : A deep commitment to enhancing both quality and cost performance in a production setting.
• Leadership & Organizational Skills :
  Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a focus on team development and cross-functional collaboration.

What’s in it For Me?

• Quarterly Production Bonus
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for family coverage
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company matching to help you save for the future
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation policy, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure a healthy work‑life balance
• Fitness Perks :
  Enjoy access to our on‑site gym with an on‑site trainer, yoga classes and gym reimbursement for remote employees
• Team Events: Regular team‑building activities and social events to foster a positive work culture such as; ping‑pong tournaments, team lunches, and events
• Referral…