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# Quality Technician at LI-COR

- **Company:** LI-COR
- **Location:** Bourne, MA
- **Posted:** 2026-07-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/licor/jobs/8084181

## Job description

We are seeking a technically driven Quality Technician to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, working hands-on with engineering and production teams, and troubleshooting manufacturing and product quality issues. The Quality Technician will support manufacturing operations by performing inspections, investigating defects, assisting with root cause analysis, validating corrective actions, and ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude in electronics manufacturing, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to interpret engineering documentation while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

- Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues using systematic problem-solving techniques.
- Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Production, and Quality Engineering to resolve product and process issues.
- Analyze product failures and assist with root cause investigations using methodologies such as:
- 5 Why
- Fishbone (Ishikawa)
- Pareto Analysis
- Support nonconformance investigations and documentation.
- Verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for effectiveness.
- Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and work instructions.
- Assist Engineering with New Product Introduction (NPI), pilot builds, engineering changes, and validation activities.
- Perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting using test equipment such as:
- Digital Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes (preferred)
- Continuity Testers
- Functional Test Equipment
- Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects and improving manufacturing efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, company procedures, and customer quality standards.

Required Qualifications

- Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, quality, or manufacturing engineering support.
- Strong understanding of electronic components, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing and product quality issues.
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Engineering drawings
- Schematics
- Assembly documentation
- Specifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience supporting ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- IPC Certification (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, or IPC/WHMA-A-620).
- Experience with ERP or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.
- Familiarity with ESD controls and electronics manufacturing best practices.

Technical Skills

- Electronics troubleshooting
- Failure analysis
- Root cause investigation
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- PCB and cable assembly inspection
- Electrical test equipment
- Process improvement
- Corrective Action (CAPA)
- Nonconformance Reporting (NCR)
- Documentation and technical reporting

## About LI-COR

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LI-COR designs, manufactures, and markets high‑quality instrument systems for plant research, gas analysis, drug discovery, and environmental monitoring.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Battery Ventures in 2021)
- **Headquarters**: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
- **Founded**: 1971
- **Founders**: Bill and Elaine Biggs

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Environmental monitoring, biotechnology, life sciences, drug discovery, and climate research.
- **Target customers**: Researchers, universities, government agencies (e.g., USDA), agricultural enterprises, and environmental consultants (B2B, academic, and government).
- **Mission statement**: “Impacting lives through science” – providing high‑quality measurement solutions to help solve global challenges in food security, water management, energy reliability, and climate change mitigation.

## Products & Services
- **Environmental Monitoring Instruments** – Hardware and software for measuring CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, NH₃, soil health, water quality, and microclimate. Includes gas analyzers, soil flux systems, and weather stations.
- **HOBO Data Loggers (via Onset acquisition)** – Remote monitoring solutions for temperature, humidity, and other environmental parameters. Integrated with LI‑COR Cloud® for data management.
- **Biotechnology Products** – Instruments and reagents for drug discovery, protein research, and small animal imaging (e.g., Odyssey® imaging systems, near‑infrared fluorescent dyes).
- **Managed Services & Consulting** – Turnkey environmental monitoring projects, from sensor deployment to data analysis and reporting.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at **$25M–$50M** (LinkedIn data); **330+ employees** globally (company‑stated).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by **Battery Ventures** (global tech‑focused investment firm). Recent acquisitions include **Onset Computer Corporation** (2024, maker of HOBO loggers) and **Anemoment** (2022, ultrasonic anemometers).
- **Growth Signals**: Active in **150+ countries**, instruments used in **73,000+ research publications**, **1,208 universities** as customers. Expanded into cloud‑based monitoring (LI‑COR Cloud). Opened subsidiaries in Germany, UK, and China.

## Competitive Advantages
- **50+ years of domain expertise** – Trusted brand in environmental and life‑science research.
- **End‑to‑end solutions** – Hardware, software, cloud, and consulting under one roof.
- **Global footprint** – Instruments deployed on all seven continents and in space.
- **Strong IP and regulatory compliance** – ISO 9001:2015 certified; frequent award winner (R&D 100, Governor’s Bioscience Award, etc.).
- **Acquisition strategy** – Integrates complementary technologies (HOBO loggers, anemometers) to broaden the product portfolio.

## Strategic Focus
- **Environmental monitoring as a service** – Growing the cloud‑based data platform and managed services to help customers make data‑driven decisions.
- **Climate and agriculture applications** – Emphasizing solutions for greenhouse gas quantification, soil health, and precision agriculture.
- **Continued R&D** – Developing next‑generation sensors and analytical tools for both environmental and biotechnology markets.
- **Geographic expansion** – Strengthening presence in Europe and Asia via subsidiaries and channel partners.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Strengths‑based approach; new voices are valued regardless of seniority. Celebrated for high employee engagement (Quantum Workplace Employee Voice Award).
- **Benefits**: 401(k) with one‑to‑one match up to 7%; medical/dental/vision insurance; tuition assistance; on‑site wellness programs; paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
- **Work Environment**: On‑site roles at Lincoln, NE (headquarters) and Bourne, MA; also offices in Bad Homburg (Germany) and Cambridge (UK). Hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated, but most roles appear to be location‑based.
- **Perks**: Free snacks/fruit, monthly wellness breakfasts, Pi Day celebrations, food trucks, and community volunteer programs.
- **Community**: Lincoln is part of the “Silicon Prairie” with a vibrant tech scene, excellent schools, and outdoor recreation.

## Sources
1. [licor.com/careers](https://www.licor.com/careers)
2. [licor.com](https://www.licor.com/)
3. [licor.com/corp/history](https://www.licor.com/corp/history)
4. [linkedin.com/company/li-cor](https://www.linkedin.com/company/li-cor)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/licor](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/licor)

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