Product Data Management Engineer

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking PDM Engineers to support manufacturing by preparing and maintaining the shopfloor system to ensure accuracy, traceability, and efficient production. At Level 1, the engineer assists in configuring system details, assigning serial numbers, generating identification stickers, and monitoring shopfloor activities under close supervision.

They learn to troubleshoot common system errors, update data for changing supply conditions, and support cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in data management, production support, or manufacturing.
• Foundational knowledge of data management; familiarity with SQL or similar tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring shopfloor systems based on CRDs, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Support serial number assignment and sticker generation for accurate tracking.
• Monitor basic shopfloor scanning activities and escalate issues.
• Update system data daily to reflect part supply changes.
• Document issues and report recurring errors to production teams.
• Learn database and data integrity concepts in a production environment.

Skills

Data management basics

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/IE or related field

Tools

SQL

Shopfloor systems

Job description

Location: Fremont, CA (On-site)

Type: Full-time/Exempt

Job Summary:

PDM Engineers (Product Data Management Engineers) support manufacturing operations by preparing and maintaining the shopfloor system to ensure accuracy, traceability, and efficient production. At Level 1, the engineer assists in configuring system details, assigning serial numbers, generating identification stickers, and monitoring shopfloor activities under close supervision. They learn to troubleshoot common system errors, update data for changing supply conditions, and support cross-functional teams with basic tasks. This entry-level role focuses on building foundational skills in data management, system troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes.

The Process Engineering team plays a critical role in bringing new products into manufacturing and ensuring they can be built efficiently and at scale. Process Engineers develop process flows, define equipment and manpower requirements, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to establish new production lines based on customer and headquarters specifications. They validate tools and materials, lead pilot runs, train production leaders, and continuously monitor yield, quality, and performance to refine processes and support smooth mass production.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in configuring shopfloor systems based on Customer Requirement Documents (CRDs), with guidance from senior engineers.
• Support serial number assignment and sticker generation for accurate component tracking.
• Monitor basic shopfloor scanning activities and elevate issues such as misplacements or incorrect numbers to higher-level engineers.
• Update system data daily under supervision to reflect part supply changes.
• Provide support to Process Engineers and production staff by documenting issues and reporting recurring errors.
• Learn and apply database and data integrity concepts in a production environment.

Required Skills/Abilities: (Example of skills set)

• Foundational knowledge of data management; familiarity with SQL or similar tools is preferred.
• Basic understanding of hardware or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn troubleshooting techniques for system-related errors.
• High attention to detail and process consistency.
• Strong willingness to learn, adapt, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Manage production activities, WIP tracking, repair records, routing, etc., on the manufacturing floor.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in data management, production support, or manufacturing.

Physical Requirements: (Example of requirement)

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to access and navigate various departments within the organization’s facilities.

Our company does not guarantee immigration sponsorship. We may offer immigration sponsorship for employees in select critical roles. Any sponsorship will be subject to internal review and approval based on employee performance, current immigration law and business needs.