QA Technician III

The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a QA Technician III – Electronics/Medical Device for a prominent client of ours. This position is in Sylmar, CA 91342. Details for the position are as follows:

Sylmar, CA 91342 | Pay: $26 - $28/hour | Full-time, Onsite

We’re seeking a hands‑on QA Technician III to join our team supporting product quality and failure‑analysis investigations for electronic medical devices. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting, testing, and documentation skills, along with experience working under regulated quality‑system requirements (FDA / ISO 13485).

• Receive, log, and track devices returned from the field or explanted from patients for failure analysis.
• Verify and reconcile all received equipment against quality‑system records; investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Safely decontaminate returned/explanted equipment per standard operating procedures.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of chemicals and decontamination materials.
• Perform visual inspection and microscopic evaluation of returned products (10–20 % of daily work).
• Conduct functional testing and basic troubleshooting of electronic assemblies using diagnostic tools.
• Record detailed findings, test results, and corrective‑action notes in the Quality System database.
• Support the Lab Lead/Manager in additional QA or repair tasks as assigned.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Hands‑on experience using microscopes, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters for testing and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with quality‑system compliance and documentation practices (SOPs, CAPA, deviation reports, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical curiosity

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, or completion of equivalent trade‑school or military training
• Previous experience in a biomedical device or regulated manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485 quality standards