Quality Laboratory Technician

Company Description

AIM is a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry with manufacturing, distribution, and support facilities located throughout North and South America, EMEA, and Asia. We serve the electronics industry, as well as various specialized businesses, including LED lighting, mobile devices, automotive, renewable energy and aerospace. At AIM, we are committed to developing world-class products through innovative R&D and offering unparalleled sales and technical support.

Summary 

Become part of a team where your expertise matters. As a Quality Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for performing chemical and physical analyses on samples originating from production, warehouse, customer returns, and other internal sources. This role ensures that materials meet established specifications and supports the Quality Control (QC) laboratory in maintaining compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

 The technician's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Sample Preparation & Analysis 

• Prepare samples for analysis through melting, polishing, acid digestion, tempering, mixing, weighing, and other applicable methods. 

• Prepare analytical standards for atomic absorption testing. 

• Analyze metallic samples using spectrometry. 

• Perform solution analyses by atomic absorption.   

• Conduct analyses of solder materials, including wire, bar, and ribbon solder; Solder paste and Solder powder. 

• Analyze liquid and medium flux samples. 

Inspections in production operation and warehouse 

• Perform incoming raw material inspection and receive it into inventory.  

• Perform first-piece and last-piece inspections for all products.  

• Perform final inspections of all finished products.  

• Control and management of retained/rejected material. 

Documentation & Reporting 

• Review and verify product labels. 

• When applicable, generate non-conformity reports (NCR). 

• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COAs). 

• Enter test results into designated systems and databases. 

• Communicate analytical results to relevant internal stakeholders. 

Equipment, Operation & Maintenance 

• Perform blanks and calibration curves required for equipment operation. 

• Conduct instrument verifications according to the calibration/verification program. 

• Maintain cleanliness and proper working conditions of laboratory equipment and work areas. 

Inventory & Material Control

• Manage storage, control, and disposal of witness samples.
• Maintain inventory of materials required for testing and analysis.
• Request materials from the tool crib and initiate maintenance work orders when necessary.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities.
• Support the development and implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
• Report any issues or nonconformities to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Support corrective and preventive action development.
• Perform additional assigned duties as required.
• Serve as backup technician when needed.

Environmental Responsibilities (ISO 14001)

• Report any potential environmental issues.
• Participate in environmental activities assigned by management.

Authority

• Hold or reject materials that are out of specification or suspected of nonconformance.
• Stop processes when nonconforming products are identified.

Qualifications

• College diploma in a related field.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry (preferred).
• Relevant experience in quality assurance.
• Responsible, autonomous, meticulous, organized.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Computer skills such as ERP system and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of 9001/14001/ISO TS/IATF standards, an asset.
• English, Spanish an asset.

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply today!