Test Equipment Rental - Quality Engineer (and techs)

[Karl]

Hi,

We are still looking for the right quality engineer (and cal techs too) for our lab north of Los Angeles.  Thirty plus technicians and one of the more automated labs in the US (according to an Agilent engineer who should know. ) Aerospace quality system; accredited cal system and technical magement who understand test equipment! We rent the latest test equipment from top tier manufacturers.  Telecomm, RF, Microwave, GP, Industrial, Recorders, Power Quality and more.  We calibrate and ship the same day in many cases so its fast paced.

Needs to be technically proficient to do quality control on measurement areas.  Needs to know how cal labs work so you can add value and find problems.  Needs to be MetCal savvy to add in uncertainties, and validate contractors programs.  Quality background desired so aerospace auditors can accept your internal audit activity, and you can help change the program as the quality standards change.

Karl

Job posting follows:

Electro Rent Corporation (NASDAQ ELRC) is the world's leading technology rental company.  We specialize in providing solutions for the temporary testing needs of the telecommunication, aerospace, computer and other electrical/electronic industries.   We are currently looking for an experienced Quality Engineer.

Description:

We work with the newest products from top tier electronic test equipment manufacturers.  Our ideal candidate will have Engineering degree with emphasis on calibration of test and measurement equipment in the fields of RF/uW or Telecom, industrial calibration laboratory experience in a lead role, and be familiar with SAE AS9100B, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO-17025 through recent quality function experience.

Working within our distribution center and calibration lab you will technically validate calibration procedures and automation obtained from outside sources, and develop new procedures to assure the laboratory processes comply with industry standards and accrediting body requirements.   Working with the quality management you will support the quality system through documentation, supplier quality activity and internal audits.  Working with associates and customers you will help provide technical support for product and measurement concerns.  Individually and with associates you will perform quality control for product and calibration orders, and in measurement areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.    Bachelor Degree required either in applied physics, electronic technology, metrology; or military PMEL equivalent. 
2.    Calibration laboratory experience normally gained through 4 years working in a technical metrology capacity and 2 years supervisory experience. 
3.    ASQ CQE or CCT certification preferred.
4.    2 years quality audit experience, or able to meet ASQ CQA certification within 1 year of hire.
5.    Proven interpersonal skills as supervisor or lead position required.
6.    Good written and oral communication skills and ability to teach technical skills.
7.    Project management and planning ability.
8.    Able to travel 10 percent of the time.
We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including an onsite fitness center.  Become a part of our team and work in a modern, cutting edge of technology environment.
Qualified candidates submit your cover letter, resume and salary history to:  maya@electrorent. com.   

[NavyCalMaster]

Karl, where is the lab exactly?  Can I send you my resume or do I need to send it to the email address in the job posting?  Looking more for a tech position.

Dave

[MRD]

The lab itself is at:

15385 Oxnard Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411-2539

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Electro+Rent+Corporation:+Ofc&num=1&t=h&sll=34.178526,-118.597305&sspn=0.040423,0.176782&ie=UTF8&ll=34.180672,-118.469508&spn=0.003004,0.004812&z=18&iwloc=A&cid=13646137873357056054

As a technician, it's a good company to work for, when you're new to the field.  The labs are very well equipped and since it's a leasing agent they tend to incorporate the latest and the greatest into the technicians stations.  Its fun working with all the new equipment and automation is abundant.  You do get to really know a product line because you generally work on the same time of equipment a lot.  Repetition certainly does create familiarity.  I highly recommend them for any technician out of the military that wants to boost their skill set, that being said, the cost of living is high and they lab is strictly overhead.  The money is in getting the equipment out for rent/lease ASAP.

[Karl]

Hi All,

If you send it to maya@electrorent. com it goes to HR who will send it to the applicable managers.  Thats the best approach.

We do use a lot of automation because we keep measurement records and to do the number crunching for uncertainties guardbanding etc.  Let the computer do the busy work!

We can put skilled technicians to work and also the newest grads from 4 year technology schools.  The challenge and opportunity is there. 
We split the equipment into main groups and people learn and work the equipment in the group.  We have a peer based OJT system that breaks down the type of equipment into several hundred groups and you progress from training under supervision, to qualified able to cal, to expert/mentor.  Believe it was based on AF 3 5 7 9 system. 

A lot of new equipment is true - the rental companies are ofter the first customers with orders so we get the first off the lines.  And we function test between calibrations so you learn how to use the equipment too. 

The address given is correct- we are just off the 405 in San Fernando Valley.  High desert Palmdale/Lancaster 60+minutes in traffic is where a lot of our people not just techncians live.  I think Pasadena area is less than an hour and some parts of the valley are up to a half hour away. 

We do keep a lot of people so I think its also a good place to work for experienced people too!


Best Regards,

Karl

[dallanta]

Just too bad it is in Kalifornia.