Quality Technician II
Salary$45k – $68k
LocationRocklin, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJul 17, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Ability to manage their own time and job priorities with minimal hour-to-hour supervision (self-starter)
Detail-oriented and thorough
Completion of FAIR in support of quality engineers
Ability to work at a high pace, changing environment
Ability to escalate and influence cross-functionally
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Basic understanding of computer applications including spreadsheets, manufacturing test applications, and quality analysis software
Understand Calibration and ESD
Use standard inspection tools, i.e., micrometers, height gage, calipers
Collect and analyze data to predict trends that will affect the improvement of product quality
Ensures effective, timely communication and complete problem resolution
Contributes to root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements within manufacturing, materials, engineering, and planning
Train manufacturing and inspection personnel
AS degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar work experience
3-year relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
Good understanding of Smartsheet, Excel and Power Point
Must demonstrate the ability to show initiative and commitment to the company’s goals as well as readily adapt to changing requirements
Able to work from specifications, technical manuals, schematics, and verbal/written instructions
Ability to discuss technical problems encountered with customers, engineering, and the senior management team verbally and through the written word
Experience with CMM (Zeiss CMM Calypso) is required
CMM is a plus
Experience with ERP systems, Oracle, and customer portal access, exp. a plus
Strict compliance with quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations
Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist
Mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer
Ability to use vision to read computer screens and read printed materials
Regularly lift 30-50 pounds & perform repetitive tasks
Regularly possess manual dexterity to assemble & test instruments quickly and accurately
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus on optical inspection equipment
Skills
Smartsheet
Excel
PowerPoint
ERP systems
Oracle
CMM
Zeiss CMM Calypso
Benefits
Health insurance
Long term incentive
Performance based incentive
About the company
Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
Summary
The QA Technician is responsible for the overall process of projects and inspection. This individual will be responsible for performing incoming/outgoing inspection. The QA Technician will have a strong customer focus and have the desire to drive quality investigations and improvements, and to be a contributor to new product development programs. He/She will be self-starting, with a strong desire to succeed, and collaborate and grow with others in the organization. The candidate will demonstrate passion and rigor to learn, improve processes, and serve internal/external customers. The QA Technician will communicate cross functionally within the organization, with frequent interactions with R&D, Operations, Sales, and customer service.
The salary for this role will range from $45,320 to $67,700 annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, experience, education, etc.
Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary, depending on the plan.
Novanta supports all aspects of your life needs. This position has the potential to provide a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.
Primary Responsibilities
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Ability to manage their own time and job priorities with minimal hour-to-hour supervision (self-starter)
•
Detail-oriented and thorough
•
Completion of FAIR in support of quality engineers
•
Ability to work at a high pace, changing environment.
•
Ability to escalate and influence cross-functionally.
•
Excellent written and oral communication skills
•
Basic understanding of computer applications including spreadsheets, manufacturing test applications, and quality analysis software
•
Understand Calibration and ESD
•
Use standard inspection tools, i.e., micrometers, height gage, calipers. CMM is a plus.
•
Collect and analyze data to predict trends that will affect the improvement of product quality.
•
Ensures effective, timely communication and complete problem resolution.
•
Contributes to root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements within manufacturing, materials, engineering, and planning.
•
Train manufacturing and inspection personnel.
General Tasks
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Strict compliance with quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations.
•
Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist.
Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies
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AS degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar work experience
•
3-year relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
•
Good understanding of Smartsheet, Excel and Power Point
•
Must demonstrate the ability to show initiative and commitment to the company’s goals as well as readily adapt to changing requirements.
•
Able to work from specifications, technical manuals, schematics, and verbal/written instructions.
•
Ability to discuss technical problems encountered with customers, engineering, and the senior management team verbally and through the written word.
•
Experience with ERP systems, Oracle, and customer portal access, exp. a plus
•
Experience with CMM (Zeiss CMM Calypso) is required
Travel Requirements
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None
Physical Requirements:
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Mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
•
Ability to use vision to read computer screens and read printed materials.
•
Regularly lift 30-50 pounds & perform repetitive tasks.
•
Regularly possess manual dexterity to assemble & test instruments quickly and accurately.
•
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus on optical inspection equipment.
Legal
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.