Quality Technician at Proterra, Inc. in Walnut, California

Job Description:

The Proterra Story

Communities are growing and evolving, and with that, our transportation needs are changing. Now more than ever, we need smart solutions that provide safer, more reliable and cleaner transit. Every day, Proterra works to meet those needs, with the world’s best-performing zero-emission buses. Our revolutionary battery-electric buses help fleet operators abandon fossil fuels, improve environmental quality and reduce operating costs. Building battery-electric vehicles for all people requires building an equitable and inclusive company which mirrors that diversity. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is what’s driving our business forward every day. It starts by ensuring that our workplace, workforce, and industry reflect all the communities we are proud to serve. Come and be part of the Proterra Revolution.

About the Role – You will:

• Perform inspection duties on a variety of parts involving first piece, in process and final inspection.


• A thorough understanding of technical components and processes involved in Bus assembly.


• Perform inspections of sub-assemblies, electrical, interior and exterior of the bus.


• Set-up and maintain inspection plans from drawings, specifications and control plan.


• Identify and verify/validate components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies per drawings and related documents.


• Conduct technical quality assurance inspections and use results to improve production processes and standards.


• Complete records of inspection results: acceptance, rejection, disposition, etc.; and enter into log books or computer databases.


• Know how to read and interpret engineering requirements from text and drawings.


• Know how to use a variety of tools, precision-measuring instruments, and multi-meters.

About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Quality team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company.


• We strive to provide the highest level of service and support to our clients each and every day.


• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.


• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!


• This position will be report to the Quality Manager located in City of Industry, CA.

About You:

• Strong work ethic must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet schedules.

• The ability to interact and communicate effectively with technical personnel at all levels is required.


• Solves problems by obtaining data, performing analysis to identify and evaluate possible alternatives.


• Activities and decisions are varied in nature, frequently requiring independent action. Unusual cases are resolved with supervisor/manager.


• Expected to cooperate with co-workers in maintaining continuous workflow.


• Coordination, communication, team problem solving within department.

Your Experience Includes:

• Minimum of 2- 4 years of experience in an assembly environment.


• Experience with Vehicle sub-systems is a plus (electrical- Low/High Voltage; Chassis; Trim; Body…etc.)


• Experience in electrical/battery module production is a plus


• Basic problem-solving skills


• Solid computer skills demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.


• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and basic math skills.


• Ability to read blueprints to be able to find critical dimensions.


• GD&T experience a plus


• Working knowledge of quality measuring instruments, terminology.

You might also have:

• 2-year related technical degree preferred.

Location: City of Industry, CA

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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