Quality Engineer

Location: Fremont, California, United States

Department: Quality Assurance (QA)

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

As the Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring product quality, reliability, and compliance from NPI throughout the product lifecycle. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain to maintain high quality standards, drive continuous improvement, and support efficient production of industry-leading technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, procedures, and inspection criteria for products and processes
• Support quality activities across manufacturing, testing, and production operations
• Lead quality activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from development through ramp to production
• Define and implement quality plans, inspection strategies, and control plans for new products
• Participate in design reviews (DFMEA, PFMEA) to identify risks and drive corrective actions early in the product lifecycle
• Develop and review test plans, validation plans, and qualification requirements
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving tools
• Analyze quality data, yield trends, and defect metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Conduct and support internal audits, process audits, and compliance reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements
• Review engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and change notices
• Support supplier quality activities, including incoming inspection, supplier corrective actions, and quality performance monitoring
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality management standards
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation such as SOPs, work instructions, inspection records, and reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
• 1-3 years of experience in Quality Engineering, within IT, hardware industry
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (CAPA, 8D, 5 Whys, SPC, FMEA)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in server, storage, networking, or data center hardware
• Supplier quality or contract manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent quality certification
• Experience with reliability testing or failure analysis

Salary range offered for this position is between $80,000 to $110,000 annually. This can be subject to change based on the candidate's experience level and skill set.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 401k match
• Commuter benefits
• Life and Accidental Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!

About AMAX

Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high-performance computing solutions. Catering to industries such as AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and high-performance computing, AMAX has set benchmarks in innovation, including pioneering liquid-cooled HPC systems for the semiconductor industry. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, AMAX offers end-to-end services from design and manufacturing to deployment. Committed to addressing the growing demands of AI, AMAX delivers advanced solutions that help organizations achieve their technology goal and drive progress on a global scale. To learn more about AMAX’s advanced AI solutions, visit amax.com.

Join Us

Become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your technical expertise and innovative thinking. Together, we’ll push the boundaries of what’s possible in the hardware industry.

AMAX is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, gender, or other legally protected characteristics.