Quality Engineer

JOB ID: 11680

About the Job

Job Overview

Drive product and process quality for robotics and semiconductor equipment. Responsibilities include conducting failure analysis, executing 8D corrective actions, analyzing quality metrics, leading Lean continuous improvement, performing audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Salary	Annual Salary：USD 120,000 〜 155,000	Location	Northern California San Jose,CA
Employment Type	Full-time Employee

Responsibilities

Position Purpose
Drive product and process quality excellence by executing rigorous failure analysis, leading Lean continuous improvement projects, conducting audits, and collaborating across teams to ensure reliable delivery to customers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Quality Assurance & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate product failures, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, determine root causes, implement containment measures, and drive 8D corrective action processes to closure.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Analyze quality metrics including nonconformance trends, yield, and QPPM; create quality scorecards; lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Process Governance & Auditing: Develop and maintain work instructions and quality procedures; conduct internal and external factory audits; lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives and prepare project reports.
• Collaboration & Customer Communication: Collaborate with engineering, customer program management, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues; communicate with customers, manage program deliverables, and provide project status updates.

Professional Development and Experience
• Gain extensive hands-on experience in advanced failure analysis, 8D problem-solving methodologies, and quality scorecard management within robotics and semiconductor equipment.
• Develop strong cross-functional leadership skills through internal and external factory auditing, Lean process improvements, and direct customer quality program management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5–7 years of experience in Quality Engineering
• Strong background in robotics and/or semiconductor equipment
• Strong knowledge of reliability modeling and apportionment
• Solid understanding of GR&R, HALT, HASS, F47, ESD, EMC, and ISTA testing
• Proficiency with instrumentation and computer-based data collection tools
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with digital system development, including process workflows, tasks, and notifications
• Excellent communication, adaptability, organizational, and time management skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and travel up to 5% domestically and/or internationally
• Ability to perform physical activities associated with manufacturing environments, including standing, bending, walking, and working around moving mechanical equipment for extended periods
• Master's degree in Engineering (Preferred)
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certifications (Preferred)
• Ability to speak and/or read Japanese (Preferred)
• Strong understanding of SEMI standards (Preferred)
• Certifications in MES, Six Sigma Black Belt, and Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology (DM&DT) (Preferred)
• Expertise in Quality Engineering, including Quality Management System (QMS) implementation, improvement, and rollout (Preferred)

Terms of Application

Employment Type	Full-time Employee
Salary	Annual Salary：USD 120,000 〜 155,000 ▼Base salary $120k ~ $155k　/ annual
Work Hours	Monday to Friday 00:00 ~ 00:00
Employee Benefits	• Multiple medical plan options (PPO, HMO, and HSA-compatible HDHP) • Dental and vision coverage • Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options • Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services) • 401(k) plan with company match • Paid time off, sick leave, community service time, and company holidays

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Last Updated:2026/10/13

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