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Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert? for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Quality Assurance/Control
Req ID:26627
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Summary
Join Lincoln Electric, a global leader in welding and cutting solutions, as an Electrical Quality Engineer at our Euclid manufacturing headquarters. You?ll play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality standards for printed circuit boards (PCBs), power electronics, and finished products by identifying risks, driving continuous improvement, and preventing defects.
Why Lincoln Electric?
- Highly competitive compensation + lucrative profit-sharing plan
- Student loan repayment assistance + tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and excellent work-life balance
- Stable, growing company with a 129-year legacy of innovation
What You Will Do
- Support the design, calibration, and continuous improvement of electrical test systems and processes
- Provide expert electrical troubleshooting and guidance for PCB manufacturing (SMT, through-hole, and power electronics)
- Perform root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, fishbone, etc.) and implement corrective/preventive actions
- Develop, improve, and audit quality control procedures for electrical systems and components
- Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework
- Train and mentor production and quality teams on troubleshooting, auditing, and best practices
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams
Education & Experience Requirements
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field)
- Strong foundation in quality tools, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Ability to read schematics, interpret data, and use electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Level-Specific Requirements
- Engineer I ? 0?2 years of relevant experience Entry-level role with mentorship from senior engineers; ideal for entry level candidates
- Engineer II ? 3+ years of relevant experience Independent contributor with proven ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively
- Engineer III ? 5+ years of relevant experience Autonomous leader capable of guiding projects, mentoring others, and driving strategic improvements
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience with PCB manufacturing processes (SMT placement, reflow, wave soldering, AOI, ICT, flying probe)
- Knowledge of electrical test methodologies, data acquisition, and test equipment calibration
- Experience troubleshooting analog/digital circuits and power electronics
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management systems
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.