Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician II – Advantech USA

Location:

Irvine, CA – Onsite

Compensation: $23.00 – $26.00 Hourly (Non‑Exempt)

Advantech is seeking a Quality Control Technician II to support advanced quality inspection and process adherence across our manufacturing and hardware operations. This role requires a deeper level of technical expertise, the ability to work independently, and experience identifying, documenting, and escalating complex quality issues. The Quality Control Technician II plays a critical role in ensuring products meet Advantech’s quality standards prior to shipment.

• Perform advanced cosmetic, functional, and hardware inspections on components and finished products
• Execute inspections based on engineering specifications, drawings, schematics, and quality requirements for Advantech and locally fabricated products
• Maintain and follow inspection guidelines, SOPs, and quality records across assigned QC functions, which may include IQC, IPQC, FQC, OQC, and ECOM
• Maintain inspection databases and documentation to ensure traceability and record retention
• Perform hardware modification and rework to meet quality and specification requirements
• Identify, document, and elevate specification discrepancies, defects, or quality concerns to QC Specialists and QC Supervisors
• Work independently on assigned inspections and projects while supporting additional quality initiatives as needed

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Quality Control, electronics, or computer hardware‑related roles
• AA degree, technical certification, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong working knowledge of computer hardware inspection and quality control guidelines
• Proficient in Microsoft OS installation and troubleshooting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify subtle defects or deviations

• Experience supporting multiple QC functions in a manufacturing or hardware environment
• Experience with hardware rework or modification
• Familiarity with quality documentation systems and traceability requirements
• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Winning culture with a friendly, team‑oriented environment!
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation and paid holidays package
• Company events, and lunches
• Referral Bonus

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer‑centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry‑leading front and back‑office e‑business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high‑quality, high‑performance computing platforms. We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries.

To realize our corporate vision of enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT solutions.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.