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# Quality Associate II (QA Reliability)

- **Company:** Knowles Corporation
- **Location:** Cazenovia, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $45,760.0 - $52,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8023a88e43ab5409

## About the Role

* A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
 * Experience with interfacing with customers.
 * Experience with inspection of electrical components under high magnification preferred.
 * Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
 * Experience in fast-paced materials environment.
 * Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
 * Requires superior organizational, accountability and tracking skills.
 * Attention to detail is paramount.
 * Experience working in an ISO9001 or AS9100-certified company.
 * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel).
 * All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
 * Must be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Physical Requirements:

 * The employee is required to stand and or sit for extended periods of time
 * A lot of up and down movements
 * Microscope work/Computer work
 * High paced position
 * Must be able to handle extremely small parts
 * Use of Tweezers required
 * Must be able to multi task

## Description

Under minimal supervision, performs a wide variety of duties in support of the company using established procedures., * Performs visual, mechanical, and electrical inspection of products.

 * Completes required paperwork and enters information into the system.
 * Inspects small electronic components under high magnification (microscope, stereoscope).
 * Generates statistical reports from inspection data.
 * May be required to measure parts on SmartScope Equipment
 * Performs a variety of tests to determine if customer and Knowles requirements are met.
 * Maintain a set schedule in support of the production line.


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