Key skills
Communication
About this role
Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
About Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive.
Guided by our values: Do what is right, Always learning and improving, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility — we empower our people to turn ideas into real impact. Joining Watlow means becoming part of a team that embraces challenges, grows together, and shapes the future of technology, while making a real difference in the world.
We are hiring: Technician I – First Article Inspection (FAI)
Shift / Schedule
Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Position Summary
This is a technical, individual contributor role focused on First Article Inspection (FAI), FAI report preparation, engineering drawing review, and customer communication. This position serves as a critical quality gatekeeper, ensuring products meet all customer requirements and internal standards before release.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) to verify product compliance with customer drawings and specifications.
• Exercise discernment in identifying order-specific FAI requirements.
• Execute testing, inspection, and evaluation of products and manufacturing processes per defined standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CFT) to resolve discrepancies and support technical issues.
• Ensure products meet all quality and compliance requirements prior to release.
• Complete assigned tasks in accordance with documented procedures and work instructions with minimal supervision.
• Assist with calibration activities and receiving inspection processes as needed.
• Follow all organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures at all times.
Additional Expectations
• Serve as the quality and compliance “Gate”—assertive, thorough, and detail-oriented in decision-making.
• Effectively manage fluctuating and high-volume workloads.
Qualifications
• Two-year degree or technical certificate, or 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with technical products.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of electrical concepts (training provided).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple teams and interact with customers as needed.
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
About Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive.
Guided by our values: Do what is right, Always learning and improving, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility — we empower our people to turn ideas into real impact. Joining Watlow means becoming part of a team that embraces challenges, grows together, and shapes the future of technology, while making a real difference in the world.
We are hiring: Technician I – First Article Inspection (FAI)
Shift / Schedule
Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Position Summary
This is a technical, individual contributor role focused on First Article Inspection (FAI), FAI report preparation, engineering drawing review, and customer communication. This position serves as a critical quality gatekeeper, ensuring products meet all customer requirements and internal standards before release.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) to verify product compliance with customer drawings and specifications.
• Exercise discernment in identifying order-specific FAI requirements.
• Execute testing, inspection, and evaluation of products and manufacturing processes per defined standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CFT) to resolve discrepancies and support technical issues.
• Ensure products meet all quality and compliance requirements prior to release.
• Complete assigned tasks in accordance with documented procedures and work instructions with minimal supervision.
• Assist with calibration activities and receiving inspection processes as needed.
• Follow all organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures at all times.
Additional Expectations
• Serve as the quality and compliance “Gate”—assertive, thorough, and detail-oriented in decision-making.
• Effectively manage fluctuating and high-volume workloads.
Qualifications
• Two-year degree or technical certificate, or 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with technical products.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of electrical concepts (training provided).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple teams and interact with customers as needed.
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.