PE Quality Assurance

Rambus; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Rambus is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its IC Operations-Quality team in the USA. You will drive customer quality initiatives and coordinate with suppliers to meet Rambus and customer requirements in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

The role reports to the QA Director and is full-time, with a hybrid work approach. You will leverage problem-solving skills and ISO 9001 knowledge to ensure high-quality products and compliant processes across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in quality engineering for customers and suppliers in the semiconductor industry.
• ISO 9001 auditor certification a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer requirements review with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as main day-to-day contact for customers on issues and requests.
• Support and coordinate customer quality surveys and supplier audits.
• Manage and support the customer's new product approval process.
• Collaborate with suppliers to monitor and control supplier quality.
• Ensure flow-down of special requirements to suppliers and compliance.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and periodic reviews (QMS/processes).
• Drive supplier quality improvements via audits, reporting and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Customer interaction

Supplier quality

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

Rambus , a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Quality Engineer to join our IC Operations-Quality team in the USA. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer.

As a Quality Engineer , the candidate will be reporting to the QA Director and is a full-time position. We are looking for innovative, proactive, and experienced quality engineer to support customer quality and drive supplier quality to consistently meet Rambus and customer requirements.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment , embracing a hybrid approach for the majority of our office-based roles . We encourage e mployees to spend an average of at least three days per week working onsite , allowing for two days of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates customer requirements review with various teams to ensure Rambus has the capability and capacity to support the requirements .
• Act s as the main day to day contact for customers on issues and requirements and collaborates with the internal teams and suppliers for a timely issue or request resolution.
• Provide s support and coordination of customer quality surveys and audits of Rambus or its suppliers.
• Manages and supports customer’s new product approval process and requirements.
• Direct interface and collaboration with suppliers to monitor and control supplier quality.
• Manages the flow down of special requirements to suppliers and ensures consistent compliance.
• Conduct s supplier quality audits and periodic reviews , covering QMS and processes.
• Drive s supplier quality improvements through supplier audits, supplier quality reporting and corrective actions.
• Drive s suppl

Qualifications

• BS Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Min. 5 years’ experience in Quality Engineering supporting customers and suppliers, in the semiconductor industry.
• Auditor certification (ISO 9001, Supplier Audit), a plus
• Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and use of analytical and problem-solving tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group internally and externally with customers and suppliers.

About Rambus

Rambus is a global company that makes industry‑leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high‑performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data‑intensive workloads. Our world‑class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting‑edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time‑off program, and gym membership.

The US salary range for this full‑time position is $141,000 to $212,000 . Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions.

At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work .

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.