Technician – QA/QC/Laboratory
Job Overview
ABOUT US
At TOPPAN Security, our mission is to shape a meaningful, technology-driven future by being a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies.
We serve as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. Building on this legacy, we combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions.
Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility, Ownership, Resilience, and a Sense of Fun. We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do.
Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Summary:
As a Quality Technician is to ensure company and customer quality standards are being met. The work is reports to Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager and is responsible for quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC) and Laboratory activities in the company such as to conduct quality tests of the products and processes, supervise inspection checks, maintain and calibrate test equipment, and communicate test results.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain inspection reports
Ensure compliance with company standards and specifications
Maintaining calibration of quality control and lab equipment
Perform/Supervise inspections across all stages of production
Performing manual and automated quality checks
Prepare and maintain test data for review
Evaluate data to ensure nothing relevant deviations from existing standards
Communicating quality or compliance concerns with urgency
Action and support manager to close all customer complaints
Supervise inspection checks on goods
Reporting safety and quality violations to the Quality manager on time
Cooperates and works with production departments on day-to-day basis
Monitor and perform the incoming materials inspections and outgoing inspections and make sure no deviations against the standards and product specifications
Receiving, labeling and safely storing samples to be tested
Determining and performing tests needed for the analysis and report
Recording tests and analyses and then reporting the result
Perform routine and non-routine lab tests and analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments
Calculate test results, and log and report results using a computer
Discussing and answering any questions regarding the results
Maintain equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean work area
Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
Organizing and storing samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample
About You
Qualifications and Experience:
A Degree or an equivalent qualification in a related field from a recognized institution.
A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a similar role in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
Knowledge of ISO standards is a plus.
A “COC” certification is a plus.
Job Competencies:
Critical thinking
Analytical and numerical skills
Decision-making
Communication skills
Work independently
Management Competencies:
No direct management
Relationship Crosswise role, need good relationship with every department.
Core Competencies:
Flexibility
Accountability
Integrity
Teamwork
Language requirements:
Fluent in Amharic (Write and Verbal is mandatory)
Fluent in English (Write and Verbal is mandatory)
Requirement Skill
Decision-making skills
Active listening
NOTES-
The Position is open to Ethiopian Nationals only.
The placement date for the position shall be effective March 2026GC.
Location – TSE Factory, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary – Attractive
Application Period – 07 days from the date of post.
All the applicants must be based locally and have the rights to work in Ethiopia.
All applicants must attach relevant educational, experience testimonials, project and Training Certifications in a PDF format to the specified email.
TOPPAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.