Quality Technician - Lattice

Job Description

• Job Title: Quality Technician
• Department: Quality
• Reports To: Quality Manager
• Location: Bozeman MT 
• Effective/Revision Date: 2.20206

Role Purpose

The Quality Technician is responsible for executing inspection, measurement, and verification activities to ensure silicon and germanium machined parts conform to customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. This role supports the effective operation of the Quality Management System and compliance with applicable ISO standards and ITAR regulations.

Scope & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
 • Perform assigned duties in accordance with documented procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and control plans
 • Conduct in-process and final inspections of machined silicon and germanium components
 • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
 • Utilize precision measurement and inspection equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, CMMs, surface finish measurement tools)
 • Document inspection results accurately and maintain quality records in accordance with document control and record retention requirements
 • Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material in accordance with established procedures
 • Initiate nonconformance reports (NCRs) and communicate quality issues to appropriate personnel
 • Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities as required
 • Verify calibration status of inspection and measurement equipment prior to use
 • Support internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits
 • Adhere to all quality, safety, information security, and ITAR compliance requirements

• Actively participate in and maintain 5S standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) on the production floor to ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment that supports efficient daily operations.

Work Experience & Skills

• Education:
 High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree preferred

• Experience:
 Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality inspection role; experience with precision machining and/or semiconductor-related materials (silicon/germanium) preferred

• Skills / Knowledge:
 • Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
 • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
 • Familiarity with ITAR requirements and handling of export-controlled data and products
 • Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment
 • Basic computer skills (ERP/MRP systems, inspection software, Microsoft Office)

• Personal Attributes:
 • Strong attention to detail
 • Ability to follow documented procedures and instructions
 • Effective written and verbal communication skills
 • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
 • High level of integrity and commitment to quality and compliance

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements (if applicable)

• Work environment includes manufacturing floor, inspection areas, and possible cleanroom environments
 • Ability to stand, sit, and move throughout production and inspection areas
 • Ability to handle small, delicate, and precision components
 • Visual acuity sufficient for detailed inspection, with or without corrective lenses

Compliance Statements

Equal Opportunity Employer
 • Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

ITAR Requirements:
 • This position may include access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.