Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

As an Inspector A (Elec), you are responsible for performing inspections and/or audits of purchased parts, materials, equipment and quality control programs. Interprets manufacturing drawings, diagrams, specifications and lists to approve or reject units or systems for in-process or final assemblies.

You would perform sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials. Ensures raw materials, in-process, and finished products meet company standards. Determines or assists in determining methods and procedures necessary for inspection.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Performs inspections on a variety of materials, components, assemblies, and systems. Types of inspections include visual, workmanship, dimensional, and electrical.
• Generates and/or revises inspection procedures and associated flows. 
• Performs source inspections at off-site facilities.
• Identifies problem areas and bottlenecks and assists in resolution.
• Documents work results and generates inspection reports.  Generates procedures to ensure work is performed in a consistent manner.
• Complies with safety and security rules and observes good housekeeping practices.
• Assists and trains lower grade personnel toward achievement of inspection tasks.  Includes training of new hires to department and lab policies.
• Accomplishes assignments independent of supervision. 

Typical equipment used includes
Oscilloscopes, Capacitance/Impedance bridges, power supplies, and microscopes.

Skills/Abilities
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
• Good time management, planning/organization, and decision-making skills.
• Able to use and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and work to inspection procedures. 
• Able to follow and execute to verbal and written instructions. 

Education
High school diploma or its equivalent, plus two years of technical schooling related to engineering, science, and/or mathematics. 

The two years of technical schooling may be satisfied through one of the following:
• An Associates degree in an engineering or science program.
• Five college credit technical courses in the area of engineering, science, and/or mathematics.  One college level writing class can be counted toward the five courses.
• Quality Inspector Certification (CQI) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ).

Experience
A minimum of five years of experience is required in a quality assurance organization performing tasks related to the inspection of mechanical and/or electronic commodities. Included in this experience is certification or a demonstrated working knowledge of the applicable industry and/or military standards associated with the quality of electronics and/or mechanical commodities. This includes but is not limited to soldering, welding, crimping, cross-sectional analysis, and wiring/cabling

Typical Electronic Inspection Commodities

Electronic components, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, wafer die, MCM/MEMs products, harnesses, connectors, or other electro-mechanical assemblies. 

Additional Job Description:

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.