Failure analysis technician vs quality technician

Differences between failure analysis technician and quality technician duties and responsibilities

Failure analysis technician example responsibilities.

• Achieve multiple certifications per FDA and NRC guidelines for various internal processes critical to quality and safety.
• Conduct testing of COA to the inks by the use of GC/MS, IC, HPLC, ICP/MS and UV spectroscopy.
• Perform hands-on electronic circuit assembly, fabrication, wiring, prototyping, testing, debugging and repair down to component level.
• Perform system diagnostic testing, PCB debugging down to failure component or marginal components up to ASIC/IC level, SI analysis.
• Support customers internal and external to troubleshoot product failures for continuous yield improvement activities.
• Execute 'root cause' analysis of microelectronics, optical laser system & micro-mechanical devices.
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Quality technician example responsibilities.

• Lead Kaizen events and utilize DMAIC, A3, VSM, COPQ, SIPOC, and FMEA to drive results.
• Train test personnel and manage QC test technicians in a fast pace environment.
• Interview, hire, and manage HEDIS temporary staff during annual HEDIS projects.
• Manage and improve CAPA and MRB process by reducing quantity and value of material.
• Manage RMA return process including issuance and closure of work orders and dispositions promptly.
• Lead quality initiatives for two production lines via lean six sigma tools; root cause analysis , 8-D, and Kaizen.
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