Quality Assurance Engineering Tech

Position: Quality Assurance Engineering Tech 2

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We’re hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer 2 at our Vancouver, WA facility.

Salary Range: $22–$28 hourly (final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors).

Why Kyocera?

With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out?

We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long‑tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy

Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time.

General Description of Position

Works under moderate supervision to perform a set of standard duties and responsibilities to support QC/QA operations for designated manufacturing division. This role will support the customer complaints/non‑compliance process, will perform a root cause analysis, and provide analysis and potential recommendations to engineers. Normally follows established procedures on routine work, requires instructions only on new assignments.

Requirements

• AA or AS degree highly preferred.
• Requires AA or AS and at least 2 years+ of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend verbal as well as written instructions in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide all units of measure including common and decimal fractions.
• Ability to use a microscope, depending on the specific function.
• Ability to read blueprints/mechanical drawings, depending on the specific function.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
• 20/20 corrected vision - varies by division
• Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or cleanroom apparel.
• Ability to either stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop.
• Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to manage projects and follow through on process improvement procedures.
• Intermediate computer skills including typing, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of ceramic machining processing preferred.
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Lean and Six Sigma Principles preferred.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Programs and calibrates measuring/test equipment, performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Analyzes and compiles quality data by applying SPC charting, compiles reports, and determines alternative course of action.
• Assists with creation of deliverables by reviewing customer drawings and specifications.
• Coordinates functional tests per lot. Verifies rejects and non‑conformities. Provides appropriate feedback to production inspectors.
• Reviews and dispositions product defects identified thru testing and/or inspection process.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality/production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of production capability.
• Writes technical reports in analysis of process changes and improvements and/or modifies work instructions to…