Quality Engineer 1

Posted: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 12 February 2026
Index Requested on: 01/14/2026 02:00:25
Indexed on: 01/14/2026 02:00:25

Location: Salem, OR, 97301, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Garmin AT is hiring!

Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Quality Engineer 1 in our Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding and implementing basic quality tools and methods and contributing to ECO implementation.

Essential Functions
  • Understands and implements basic quality tools and methods
  • Understands and contributes to ECO implementation
  • Participates in design reviews with Senior Quality Engineers
  • Demonstrates ability to complete well defined basic tasks and/or projects
  • Identifies and resolves defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques
  • Learns to use/apply engineering tools relevant for performing the essential functions of this job description
  • Communicates status of work clearly providing visibility to supervisor or mentor
  • May be responsible for planning own technical work
  • Thoroughly documents work in an organized manner
  • Works collaboratively and professionally in a team environment and shares information and ideas freely with Garmin associates to achieve goals
  • Accepts and acts on constructive criticism
  • Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or another related engineering discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated capability for applying industry standards and procedures to develop, implement, and document operational processes
  • Ability to learn how to use and apply engineering tools
  • Must demonstrate the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debugging
  • Demonstrates understanding of lean tools and methods
Desired Qualifications
  • Awareness of IATF 16949/VDA, AS 9100, APQP, and Customer Specific Requirements
  • Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and Gage R& R studies
  • Prior use of measuring tools such as: calipers, micrometers, go/no go gauges, and height and depth gauges
  • Experience reading engineering drawings and interpreting tolerances
  • Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gages
  • Experience with SPC software, Minitab, Excel, and data analysis
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD& T)
  • Excellent written and verbal skills for cross-functional teams
  • Good analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Employment Benefits

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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