Job Description:

Opto Diode Corporation based in Camarillo, California, has a long history of delivering industry-leading Silicon, PbS and PbSe Detectors and MIR Emitters.

Available in standard and custom designs, Opto Diode products have supported the photonics industry for over 40 years and earned a reputation for high performance, superior quality and reliability.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance Technician-Receiving is primarily responsible for performing all incoming material inspections in accordance with established quality procedures and industry standards. This role supports the Quality Assurance Manager with RMA processing, customer production updates, and inventory verification. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proficient with inspection equipment, measurement tools, and mechanical drawings. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively are essential as this role will also support other various quality assurance actions and help promote a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

Receiving Inspection
•    Perform receiving inspection of incoming materials in accordance with AS9100 requirements and optoelectronic component standards.
•    Verify product conformance using inspection tools such as calipers, microscopes, gauges, and video measurement systems (Nikon system experience preferred).
•    Read and interpret mechanical drawings; conduct full dimensional measurements and verification.
•    Maintain and coordinate the Material Review Board (MRB) area.
•    Support First Article Inspections and physical analysis activities.
•    Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports.
Quality Assurance
•    Ensure company processes comply with established quality procedures and work instructions.
•    Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials or processes.
•    Assist in corrective and preventive action activities.
•    Maintain accurate and complete quality records and documentation.
•    Support internal and external ISO 9001 and AS9100 audits.
•    Verify supplier documentation and material certifications for compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
•    Help ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, customer requirements)
Safety & Safety Culture
•    Promote and model a strong safety culture throughout daily activities.
•    Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
•    Participate in safety training, hazard identification, safety corrective actions and incident reporting/tracking (including, near miss and reportable incidents).
•    Encourage safe work practices among team members and proactively address unsafe conditions.
•    Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and risk reduction.

Qualifications

Education 
•     High School Diploma or equivalent Required, associate’s degree or higher preferred. 

Experience/Skills: 
•    4+ years previous product quality experience (electronic manufacturing environment preferred)
•    1+ year of Receiving and ERP experience strongly preferred, additional product quality experienced accepted in lieu of experience. 
•    Proficient with inspection tools.
•    Strong visual acuity and hand–eye coordination for inspecting miniature or optoelectronic components.
•    Thorough knowledge of Quality procedures and principles
•    Basic materials knowledge (electronics, optoelectronics, metals, plastics)
•    Able to quickly and accurately refine focus to identify small defects, surface irregularities, and dimensional variances, use of microscopes. 
•    Strong Interpersonal and interdepartmental communication, through oral and written channels. 
•    Fluent in English, Written oral, and verbal. 
•    Great accuracy and attention to detail
•    Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  
•    Self-motivated, ability to multitask, and high level of professionalism
•    Problem solving mindset, critical thinking abilities
•    Excellent organization skills
•    Ability to identify hazards and report them
•    Basic Presentation skills
•    Ability to lead through influence
•    Professionalism and integrity
•    Must be a U.S. Person and able to work in an ITAR registered facility.
 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, sit, reach outward, twist/turn, handle/manipulate objects, stand, grasp, bend, squat, crawl, climb, and type. The employee must carry up to 35 pounds frequently and up 50 pounds occasionally and push and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 35 pounds frequently.

Working Conditions: Working conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• 90% Production Environment including clean rooms
• 10% typical office environment
• Occasional travel needs. (5% or less)

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, calculator, telephone, fax, scanner, printer, hand tools, gauges, small power equipment, test meters (multimeter, current clamp meter, A/C voltage detector, digital thermohygrometer), various assembly fixtures, pallet jack, service lift and required safety and electrical personal protective equipment (PPE).

License(s)/Certification(s) Required:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

"Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to essential job functions.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Opto Diode does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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