Production and Quality Assurance Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

Schiit Audio is hiring assembly and quality assurance techs. These techs are responsible for the final assembly and testing of audio devices such as headphone amplifiers and digital analog converters. Schiit Audio is a leading manufacturer of headphone and speakers amplifiers and digital analog converters. We are relocating our facility in Southern California to San Antonio and will be staffing the new facility with a mixture of new hires and relocating employees. We are looking for strong employees with good work history. Knowledge in production and/or quality assurance is a plus but is not required as we will provide all required training.

Starting wage is $20 / hour with an annual bonus based on your achievement and company performance. Raises are considered annually and are provided based on performance and increasing job responsibility. Schedules are somewhat flexible with various options for starting and ending times. We support working families and support the need for time off to attend school functions, take the kids to the doctor, or the 100 other things that come up when you are a parent. Employees start with 2 weeks of paid time off (increases to three after two years) and also receive an additional 8 paid holiday days off.

We offer a solid benefit package that includes subsidized individual health insurance, dental, vision, and short and long-term disability.

 

Job summary

Under the day-to-day direction of the Operations Director, the Production and Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the assembly and testing of audio devices. Techs working in production will pre-test and program circuit boards, install circuit boards in to metal chassis, and complete final assembly of chassis. Techs working in quality assurance will conduct a thorough inspection of assembled devices for quality of sound, functionality, and appearance.

Summary of essential job functions

• Pre-test, program, and install circuit boards in to metal chassis.
• Inspect completed devices for defects in sound quality, functionality, and appearance.
• Repair and/or upgrade devices using the equipment, training, and instruction provided by the production lead.
• Clean and bag audio devices for shipment after testing is completed.
• Assist in other areas of company operations as needed

Minimum requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Positive work history that shows increasing levels of responsibility. Work experience in audio is desirable but not required as we will provide training for all job related skills.
• Ability to consistently speak, read, and write in English at a professional level
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, iOS, audio player programs, and basic computer operation.
• Highly detail oriented with the ability to recall complex instructions and testing procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written direction
• Ability to listen to music through headphones for an extended period of time and identify distortion, left/right imbalance, or other sound anomalies.
• Musical background desirable.

 

Abilities required

• Ability to stand unassisted for up to four hours at a time
• Ability to sit unassisted for up to four hours at a time
• Ability to stand, sit, squat, and kneel while leaving arms free to lift or manipulate boxes or product
• Ability to lift and carry boxes or product that weighs up to sixty pounds and place boxes or product on shelving from ankle to shoulder height
• Ability to use hands and arms to assemble and test products that weigh from 1 to 38 pounds
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and monitor for up to four hours at a time
• Ability to listen to music through headphones for extended periods of time and identify sound anomalies.

 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

 

Company DescriptionSchiit Audio is a 14-year old high-end audio equipment company that designs, builds, and ships audio equipment directly to customers. Schiit Audio started in a garage in Santa Clarita, California in 2010 and has experienced tremendous growth in the last 14 years. Schiit operates out of two production and distribution facilities, one in San Antonio, Texas and the other in Corpus Christi, Texas. At our facilities employees assemble, test, package, and ship audio electronics to customers all over the world. Schiit Audio sells primarily through our website. We also sell on Amazon.com and through a hub of distributors in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Our website can be found at schiit.com.

The text below is a description of our company from our website.

Schiit got started in 2010 when two audio industry veterans decided it was time to shake things up a bit. The two audiophiles are Jason Stoddard, formerly of Sumo, and Mike Moffat, formerly of Theta. Together, they have designed dozens of audio and A/V products, from the Andromeda III to the Cobalt 307 to the DS Pre and Angstrom 200.

So, yeah: fully balanced differential power amplifiers, fully discrete I/V conversion stages, audiophile D/A converters, relay-switched stepped attenuator volume controls in preamps. the first DTS home theater surround processor on the market . . . we’ve done a ton of stuff.

So What Now, and Why So Much Headphone Stuff?
In the old days, audiophiles went up the food chain from the table radio to the console stereo to separate speakers the size of refrigerators and monoblocks that would cook a cat. Today, nobody starts with a table radio. Everyone—and we mean everyone—starts with headphones.

So, yeah. We do a lot of personal audio. But that doesn't mean we don't have products that are totally comfortable in a speaker-based system, from industry-leading preamps and amps, to literally every DAC we make. Whether you're looking at personal audio or at a speaker-based system, we have fun, affordable products that'll put a smile on your face.

So What Makes Your Products Special?
Mike Moffat separately aligns each molecule of every JFET, using a special Absolute Zero containment suit...er, well, no. What makes them special are three things:

True MultibitTM DACs and Unique Digital Filter
Today, virtually every DAC uses a reduced-bit technology known as "delta sigma." Multibit DACs have largely gone by the wayside, thanks to less-expensive delta-sigma technology. The few multibit DACs that exist either use NOS (new old stock) D/A chips, one of two or three still-extant multibit chips, or build their own R2R ladders at high cost. We've always believed that multibit DACs provide the best sonic performance, especially when coupled with Schiit's unique, DSP-based closed-form digital filter. This is why we've brought them together in our unique True Multibit topology, using current-production, medical/military grade D/A converters.

Innovative Analog Approaches
On the analog side, we've also taken innovative approaches, each uniquely designed for the task at hand. Even our least expensive headphone amplifier is essentially a miniature, fully discrete, DC coupled, current-feedback power amplifier. We've introduced the ContinuityTM output stage to address the transconductance droop that is inherent in Class AB amplifier designs, developed unique balanced topologies like NexusTM in Ragnarok 2, and created a seamless blend of tube and solid state with CoherenceTM in Lyr 3.

Designed for the Real World
The real world is a complex place, which is why all of our products are overbuilt. Pick up any of our products, and marvel at their weight, heft, and solidity. Even our smallest products are made of aluminum and steel. The larger products use high-quality C-core transformers, extensive power supply filtering, and precision low-noise regulation.

All of our products are developed with the latest APx555 audio analyzer, as well as a full half-dozen Avermetrics analyzers for in-line testing. We we burn-in every product from Asgard on up for a minimum of 1 day to help catch any early failures. (Ragnarok and Yggdrasil get 4 days each). We also keep very close tabs on any service and support needs, so you can rest assured of years of great sound.

And—it bears mentioning—we believe that close-coupled, local control of all of the aspects of production delivers better products. That's why we design and produce our stuff here in the USA, with the vast majority of parts cost going to US-based companies manufacturing in the US. We need all of that clarification in there because some people have played games with what "Assembled in USA" means. When we say it, it means that our chassis guys are right around the corner in Valencia, our transformers are made here in California, our boards are assembled in California, Nevada, or Utah, and we design, assemble, and test everything in Valencia, California or Corpus Christi, Texas.Company DescriptionSchiit Audio is a 14-year old high-end audio equipment company that designs, builds, and ships audio equipment directly to customers. Schiit Audio started in a garage in Santa Clarita, California in 2010 and has experienced tremendous growth in the last 14 years. Schiit operates out of two production and distribution facilities, one in San Antonio, Texas and the other in Corpus Christi, Texas. At our facilities employees assemble, test, package, and ship audio electronics to customers all over the world. Schiit Audio sells primarily through our website. We also sell on Amazon.com and through a hub of distributors in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Our website can be found at schiit.com.\r
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The text below is a description of our company from our website.\r
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Schiit got started in 2010 when two audio industry veterans decided it was time to shake things up a bit. The two audiophiles are Jason Stoddard, formerly of Sumo, and Mike Moffat, formerly of Theta. Together, they have designed dozens of audio and A/V products, from the Andromeda III to the Cobalt 307 to the DS Pre and Angstrom 200.\r
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So, yeah: fully balanced differential power amplifiers, fully discrete I/V conversion stages, audiophile D/A converters, relay-switched stepped attenuator volume controls in preamps. the first DTS home theater surround processor on the market . . . we’ve done a ton of stuff.\r
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So What Now, and Why So Much Headphone Stuff?\r
In the old days, audiophiles went up the food chain from the table radio to the console stereo to separate speakers the size of refrigerators and monoblocks that would cook a cat. Today, nobody starts with a table radio. Everyone—and we mean everyone—starts with headphones.\r
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So, yeah. We do a lot of personal audio. But that doesn't mean we don't have products that are totally comfortable in a speaker-based system, from industry-leading preamps and amps, to literally every DAC we make. Whether you're looking at personal audio or at a speaker-based system, we have fun, affordable products that'll put a smile on your face.\r
\r
So What Makes Your Products Special?\r
Mike Moffat separately aligns each molecule of every JFET, using a special Absolute Zero containment suit...er, well, no. What makes them special are three things:\r
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True MultibitTM DACs and Unique Digital Filter \r
Today, virtually every DAC uses a reduced-bit technology known as "delta sigma." Multibit DACs have largely gone by the wayside, thanks to less-expensive delta-sigma technology. The few multibit DACs that exist either use NOS (new old stock) D/A chips, one of two or three still-extant multibit chips, or build their own R2R ladders at high cost. We've always believed that multibit DACs provide the best sonic performance, especially when coupled with Schiit's unique, DSP-based closed-form digital filter. This is why we've brought them together in our unique True Multibit topology, using current-production, medical/military grade D/A converters.\r
\r
Innovative Analog Approaches\r
On the analog side, we've also taken innovative approaches, each uniquely designed for the task at hand. Even our least expensive headphone amplifier is essentially a miniature, fully discrete, DC coupled, current-feedback power amplifier. We've introduced the ContinuityTM output stage to address the transconductance droop that is inherent in Class AB amplifier designs, developed unique balanced topologies like NexusTM in Ragnarok 2, and created a seamless blend of tube and solid state with CoherenceTM in Lyr 3. \r
\r
Designed for the Real World\r
The real world is a complex place, which is why all of our products are overbuilt. Pick up any of our products, and marvel at their weight, heft, and solidity. Even our smallest products are made of aluminum and steel. The larger products use high-quality C-core transformers, extensive power supply filtering, and precision low-noise regulation.\r
\r
All of our products are developed with the latest APx555 audio analyzer, as well as a full half-dozen Avermetrics analyzers for in-line testing. We we burn-in every product from Asgard on up for a minimum of 1 day to help catch any early failures. (Ragnarok and Yggdrasil get 4 days each). We also keep very close tabs on any service and support needs, so you can rest assured of years of great sound.\r
\r
And—it bears mentioning—we believe that close-coupled, local control of all of the aspects of production delivers better products. That's why we design and produce our stuff here in the USA, with the vast majority of parts cost going to US-based companies manufacturing in the US. We need all of that clarification in there because some people have played games with what "Assembled in USA" means. When we say it, it means that our chassis guys are right around the corner in Valencia, our transformers are made here in California, our boards are assembled in California, Nevada, or Utah, and we design, assemble, and test everything in Valencia, California or Corpus Christi, Texas.

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