Job Title:  Quality Technician

Location: 

Huntsville, AL, US, 35803

Business Unit:  Abaco Business Unit
Posting Date:  Sep 17, 2025
Job Description: 

Abaco Systems is a global leader in modular, high performance, open architecture, standards-based rugged embedded computing for the most demanding applications in defense and industry. Our products and solutions are found in high-profile military/aerospace sea, land and air programs, plus commercial and industrial organizations in which rugged reliability is mission critical.

Abaco is looking for a Quality Technician that will be responsible for customer, supplier, and internal quality initiatives which include product inspections to IPC standard, ISO 9102 FAI, Source Inspection, and customer audits/surveys. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for improvement of key process metrics
  • Certified in IPC 610 class 3 workmanship standards
  • Apply, interpret, and explain identified IPC defects for defect reporting
  • AS9102 FAI preparation and presentation
  • Work as a change agent combined with the ability to work at various levels and cross functionality in the organization
  • Interpret and understand IPC workmanship standards
  • Lead improvement activities involving Lean principles and tools
  • Meet as necessary with customers to resolve issues and problems
  • Conduct QMS training for new hires
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum High School diploma
  • Minimum 5 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency as IPC inspector of circuit card assemblies 
  • Experience with Source Inspection preparation and presentation
  • Internal auditing experience

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to read and understand assembly drawings for the purpose of inspections
  • Highly effective communicator with all organizational levels
  • Proven leadership capability
  • AS9100 or ISO9001 QMS experience
  • Strong Project Management skills
  • Excellent computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • ESD Program knowledge
  • Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean experience desired

Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export controlled information and/or information that has been designated as classified information. This information may only be seen or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents or those with proper clearances.

Compensation

Employee Type:  Hourly
Salary Minimum:  $55,000
Salary Maximum:  $65,000
Incentive:  No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


Nearest Major Market: Huntsville