Quality Assurance Technician, 2nd Shift

Bruker OST is a pioneer in the development and commercial supply of superconducting wire and cable. Located in Carteret, NJ, we are a rapidly growing manufacturing company in the high technology sector with a strong track record of stability and success. We maintain an active development program for both low and high temperature superconductors. Our customers include government agencies with primary applications in fusion energy, wind turbine technology, and high energy physics, as well as private industries around the world for medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. We have earned the leading market share in commercial superconductor markets by delivering quality products on reliable schedules with superior technical performance.

Please note this is a 2nd shift position with a Monday-Friday schedule of working 3PM to 11:30PM.

Our Quality Assurance/Control (QA/QC) team is growing, and we are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. The QA Tech plays a critical supporting role for QA engineers, QC lab operations, and Bruker OST's manufacturing operations. This person will be responsible for performing testing on in-process and final product samples using standard laboratory methods and procedures and comparing those results against product and customer standards to ensure proper quality controls. This person will also provide physical and analytical support to resolve process and product problems and to enable new product and process developments. The perfect candidate for this role should tend to view quality and testing from a holistic/macro lens as well as a detail/micro lens. This position reports to the Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Quality Engineers/Manager in:
• Establishing and improving superconductor testing systems in QC Laboratories.
• Reviewing QC data for approval of material.
• Creating QA certificates for customers.
• Providing customer (internal and external) support.
• Conducting post-mortem analysis of product defect and failure.
• Investigating root-cause and propose effective corrective actions.
• Improvement projects to modernize test equipment and system.
• Updating procedures or practices within the manufacturing and QC test process.
• Conduct precise and accurate routine analytical testing (including, but not limited to, cryogenic, metallographic, and microscopy processes, instrumentation, and measurement tools).
• Compare analytical test results against established standards to ensure proper quality controls are upheld.
• Maintaining a high standard of laboratory operating conditions regarding equipment, validity of calibration standards, housekeeping (7S), analytical records, etc. by adhering to established standards.
• Ensure compliance to all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies, laws, and regulations as they apply to laboratory function and operation.
• Perform process audits to identify any issues or potential defects and escalate findings to the appropriate teams and discuss and support in identifying possible resolutions.
• Support and champion the Bruker core values of safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus three to five years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Safety first attitude by following safety rules at all times.
• Certificate in quality assurance (preferably Certified Quality Technician from ASQ) is a plus.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and technologically curious.
• Proficiency in statistical tools, including Six Sigma methodology.
• Strong reasoning ability and excellent practical skills to resolve day-to-day laboratory and production operational issues.
• Dynamic and willing to challenge established norms.
• Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance.
• Willingness to work with electrical components, cryogenic liquids, and metallography chemicals.
• Ability to use hand tools, both electrical and manual, in a safe manner.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as in a team, in a fast-paced, lean/six sigma manufacturing environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work well with employees across all departments and levels.
• Good and prompt verbal and written communication.
• Bias for action.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Preferred skills and knowledge (not required but a plus):
  • Familiarity with LabView.
  • Certification or training in calibration.
  • Knowledge of analytical and statistical tests relevant to a laboratory environment.
  • Knowledge of scientific and manufacturing-based quality systems.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stand/walk, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typical manufacturing environment with machinery and QC lab with high-field magnet, cryogens, and chemicals. Noise in the environment is usually moderate.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated hourly range for this full-time position is between $20/hr and $23/hr and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.