Junior Quality Engineer

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Assembly, LLC in San Jose, CA is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to support product quality across PCBA and system assemblies. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers and Program Management to ensure products meet customer and quality requirements.

The role offers hands-on QA experience, involvement in customer complaint investigations, corrective actions, and participation in NPI in a fast-paced electronics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 0–2 years in Quality/Manufacturing/Process Engineering or electronics manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of electronics manufacturing (SMT/PCBA) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Support Customer product activities, monitoring the project investigate customer issue
• Perform product audits per customer requirement
• Perform Manufacturing Audit monthly
• ESD Monthly Audit
• Ensure product conformity to customer requirements – Daily customer interaction
• Participate in root cause investigations using quality tools such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, 8D, and CAPA.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Planning, Program Management, and Engineering teams to support stable production and continuous improvement
• Support implementation of process improvements that reduce defects and improve manufacturing quality.
• Maintain quality documentation, inspection records, and traceability documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and supplier audits.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, IPC standards, and company quality procedures.
• Assist in preparing quality reports, presentations, and corrective action documentation.
• Support customer quality requests and investigations as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Junior Quality Engineer

Foxconn is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. In this role, you will support product quality throughout PCBA and system‑level manufacturing by working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Program Management to ensure products meet customer and quality requirements.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop hands‑on experience into a Quality Engineer, support QE to assist customer complain investigation, follow up and close corrective action, Manufacturing Quality, and New Product Introduction (NPI) within a fast‑paced electronics manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and is passionate about continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Position Status: Contracted to Permanent
Full Time, Non-Exempt Status
Shift: Day / Swing

Key Responsibilities

• Support Customer product activities, monitoring the project investigate customer issue
• Required to perform Product audit per customer requirement
• Required to perform Manufacturing Audit on the monthly basis
• ESD Monthly Audit
• Ensure product conformity to customer requirements – Daily customer interaction
• Participate in root cause investigations using quality tools such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, 8D, and CAPA.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Planning, Program Management, and Engineering teams to support stable production and continuous improvement
• Support implementation of process improvements that reduce defects and improve manufacturing quality.
• Maintain quality documentation, inspection records, and traceability documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and supplier audits.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, IPC standards, and company quality procedures.
• Assist in preparing quality reports, presentations, and corrective action documentation.
• Support customer quality requests and investigations as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Supplier Quality, or electronics manufacturing (internships and co‑op experience are welcomed).
• Basic understanding of electronics manufacturing, SMT, PCBA, or system assembly processes preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or academic project experience in electronics manufacturing, quality, or manufacturing engineering.
• Familiarity with SMT, PCBA, testing, or system assembly manufacturing processes.
• Basic knowledge of quality methodologies such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, or Control Plans.
• Familiarity with IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, or other electronics manufacturing standards is a plus.
• Experience supporting NPI builds or engineering validation activities is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or quality management systems.
• Familiarity with Minitab, Excel data analysis, or statistical tools is an advantage.

What We're Looking For

• Strong willingness to learn and grow within Quality Engineering.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems using a structured approach.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and eager to take on new challenges.
• Passion for continuous improvement and delivering high‑quality products in a customer‑focused manufacturing environment.

Pay Range: $28–$33/hour
Swing Shift +10%
Non-Exempt Status, Full Time
Contracted

Foxconn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Foxconn Assembly, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.