Senior Quality Assurance Technician - Pleasanton, CA
Summary:
As a Senior Quality Assurance Technician, you will support the Design Quality Assurance team by ensuring medical devices, assemblies, and components meet engineering requirements. You will support product development activities by ensuring that finished devices are safe, reliable, and compliant to Calyxo quality and regulatory standards during the product development process.
In This Role, You Will:
Perform routine and first article inspections using various methods with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, vision systems, and other instruments
Develop CMM routines (MicroVu system or equivalent) based on engineering drawings, GD&T requirements and design specifications
Provide input and assist in the development of inspection procedures and test methods
Assist in conducting Gage R&R studies and validating test methods for continuous improvement of measurement systems
Support design verification/validation testing and other engineering test activities using various types of fixtures and test equipment and established procedures or protocols
Follow good documentation practices and maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and nonconformities
Assist in training quality technicians or inspectors on methods for inspection or testing
Perform other Quality tasks as assigned
Who You Will Report To:
Director, Design Quality Assurance
Requirements:
Education: Competence in the areas above as demonstrated through education, prior experience, and training
Minimum 7 years experience, medical device preferred
Proficient using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, pin/ring gauges
Proficient using complex measurement and test equipment (CMM, tensile testing, etc.)
Ability to work inside a laboratory or controlled environment room
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with knowledge of basic GD&T principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytical skills with experience in measurement data analysis, SPC, or Minitab
Proficient using MS Word and Excel
Must be able to lift 25 pounds, sit for up to 8 hours/day
Work location: On-site in Pleasanton
Travel: 10% travel
Full time employment
Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.
What We Offer:
At Calyxo, you will be part of a knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team. You will work in a diverse work environment with experienced, proven leaders and have an opportunity to shape our company culture. You will experience constant learning and dynamic challenges to help you grow and be the best version of yourself.
We also offer an attractive compensation package, which includes:
A competitive hourly rate range of $39.42 - $44.and variable incentive plan
Stock options – ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company
Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation