QC Manager

Actalent; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced QA/QC Inspector for onsite semiconductor construction in San Jose, CA. You will perform comprehensive inspections of high-purity piping and process systems, lead mechanical completion walkdowns, and support turnover with detailed documentation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of field QA/QC experience in semiconductor or related environments, with TIG/orbital weld inspection skills and ASME/BPE knowledge. This is a contract-to-hire onsite role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years QA/QC inspection experience in construction/industrial settings.
• Hands-on field inspections for mechanical and piping systems.
• Experience inspecting pipe/tube welding, especially high-purity/process piping.
• Welding inspections including TIG and verification of weld quality.
• Knowledge of ultra high purity process systems and welding practices.
• Familiarity with orbital welding processes and inspection requirements.
• Experience in semiconductor, pharma, or advanced manufacturing environments including cleanrooms.
• Understanding turnover/walkdown, mechanical completion, and client acceptance procedures.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive QA/QC inspections on semiconductor construction projects.
• Review installations for compliance with codes, specs and internal standards.
• Conduct weld inspections and verify weld quality (TIG/orbital).
• Prepare inspection documentation with reports, records, and photos.
• Manage punch lists and verify corrective actions.
• Support turnover and assemble turnover packages for review.
• Lead mechanical completion inspections and field walkdowns.
• Track deficiencies and ensure rework meets quality standards.
• Provide client acceptance support and present inspection results.
• Enforce project quality plans across new and existing procedures.
• Collaborate with PM, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Provide mechanical quality oversight for high-purity piping in cleanrooms and fab areas.
• Support tool installations ensuring piping meets semiconductor requirements.
• Operate independently in the field with sound technical judgment.
• Maintain thorough documentation and traceability of inspections.

Skills

QA/QC inspections

Piping systems

Welding inspection (TIG/Orbital)

Field documentation

Onsite collaboration

Turnover/walkdown procedures

Cleanroom/fab environments

Education

ASNT Level II certification (RT/UT/PT/VT/MT)

CWI certification

ASME B31.3 / B31.1 / BPVC IX knowledge

ASME BPE knowledge

API 1104 knowledge

Tools

Girth weld inspection tools

NDT equipment literacy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive QA/QC inspections on semiconductor construction projects, focusing on high-purity piping, process systems, and mechanical installations.
• Review installations for compliance with applicable codes, project specifications, and internal quality standards.
• Conduct detailed weld inspections, including TIG and orbital welds, to verify weld quality and adherence to UHP welding requirements.
• Prepare and maintain thorough inspection documentation, including reports, records, and photographic evidence as needed.
• Manage punch lists by identifying deficiencies, documenting findings, tracking resolution, and verifying corrective actions.
• Support turnover activities by assembling and reviewing turnover packages, ensuring all required documentation and inspections are complete.
• Lead mechanical completion inspections and field walkdowns to confirm system readiness and compliance prior to client acceptance.
• Track deficiencies and non-conformances, coordinate with construction teams to address issues, and verify that rework meets quality standards.
• Provide client acceptance support by participating in walkthroughs, responding to technical questions, and presenting inspection results.
• Implement and enforce project quality plans, ensuring consistent application across newly integrated operations and existing procedures.
• Collaborate closely with project management, construction supervision, commissioning, and operations teams to resolve quality issues and maintain schedule.
• Offer mechanical quality oversight for process piping installations and related systems in cleanroom, subfab, and fab environments.
• Support tool installation projects by verifying that associated piping and mechanical systems meet semiconductor and high-purity requirements.
• Operate independently in the field with minimal training, making sound technical judgments and escalating issues appropriately.
• Maintain strong documentation and reporting practices to provide transparency and traceability for all inspections and quality activities.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of QA/QC inspection experience in construction or industrial environments.
• Strong background in field inspections, including mechanical and piping systems.
• Hands-on experience inspecting pipe and tube welding, with emphasis on high-purity and process piping installations.
• Proven ability to perform weld inspections, including TIG welding inspection and verification of weld quality.
• Knowledge of UHP (Ultra High Purity) process systems and UHP welding practices.
• Familiarity with orbital welding processes and related inspection requirements.
• Experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing environments, particularly cleanroom and fab construction.
• Understanding of turnover and walkdown processes, including mechanical completion and client acceptance procedures.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work onsite daily in a semiconductor fabrication and construction environment.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal training while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with cleanroom construction, subfab environments, fab construction, and tool installation projects.
• Mechanical quality oversight experience for high-purity piping and process systems.
• Preferred ASNT Level II certification in RT, UT, PT, VT, and MT.
• Preferred Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Preferred knowledge of ASME B31.3 Process Piping.
• Preferred knowledge of ASME B31.1 Power Piping.
• Preferred knowledge of ASME BPVC Section IX Welding Qualifications.
• Preferred knowledge of ASME BPE Bioprocessing Equipment.
• Preferred knowledge of API 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities.
• Experience supporting advanced high-purity process systems in manufacturing or semiconductor facilities.
• Local Bay Area experience and familiarity with regional semiconductor project environments are advantageous.

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite in a semiconductor fabrication setting, working within cleanroom areas and active construction field conditions. The environment involves frequent field walkdowns, mechanical completion inspections, and close interaction with construction, commissioning, and operations teams. Work is performed around high-purity process systems, advanced manufacturing tools, and complex piping installations, requiring strict adherence to facility protocols and cleanliness standards. The position offers exposure to highly technical cleanroom and manufacturing projects, visible responsibility for critical project turnover and quality initiatives, and the potential for contract-to-hire engagement. The culture emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and meticulous quality control in a fast-paced project environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $51.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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