Quality Engineer

AMAX; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Job summary

AMAX in Fremont, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality engineering activities across hardware manufacturing and system integration. You will ensure AI servers, GPU-based systems, and data center solutions meet quality standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include maintaining the QMS aligned with ISO 9001, leading audits and CAPA processes, and collaborating with engineering, operations, and supply chain to resolve issues through the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in quality engineering within hardware, electronics, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of QMS requirements, ISO 9001, and internal audit practices.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis, root cause methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone), and corrective action verification.
• Familiarity with server, storage, or similar hardware manufacturing, and system-level testing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, component specifications, and test data to assess defects and support disposition decisions.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage customer and supplier escalations and multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001, coordinate audits and management review inputs, and drive closure of audit findings
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customer quality issues and escalations, providing clear technical updates and tracking actions through closure
• Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and global quality teams to resolve quality issues throughout the product lifecycle
• Perform hardware failure investigations and root cause analysis using inspection findings, test logs, technical specifications, and supplier failure analysis reports
• Drive containment and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), prepare and review 8D reports, and verify corrective action effectiveness
• Conduct supplier audits, review supplier failure analysis and corrective actions, and drive timely resolution of recurring defects and quality escapes
• Manage nonconforming material controls, traceability, and RMA disposition with engineering, supply chain, and suppliers
• Support new product introduction and component, firmware, or packaging changes by reviewing quality risks and inspection or validation requirements
• Coordinate product certification and compliance documentation with customers, suppliers, and test laboratories to meet customer specifications and applicable industry standards
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to quality engineers, operators, and manufacturing teams, promoting quality and accountability

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Audit coordination

Communication skills

Project coordination

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

8D problem solving

5 Whys

Fishbone (Ishikawa)

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting quality engineering activities across AMAX's hardware manufacturing and system integration operations. This role ensures that AI servers, GPU-based systems, storage systems, and data center solutions meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

• Maintain and support the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001, coordinate audits and management review inputs, and drive closure of audit findings
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customer quality issues and escalations, providing clear technical updates and tracking actions through closure
• Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and global quality teams to resolve quality issues throughout the product lifecycle
• Perform hardware failure investigations and root cause analysis using inspection findings, test logs, technical specifications, and supplier failure analysis reports
• Drive containment and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), prepare and review 8D reports, and verify corrective action effectiveness
• Conduct supplier audits, review supplier failure analysis and corrective actions, and drive timely resolution of recurring defects and quality escapes
• Manage nonconforming material controls, traceability, and RMA disposition with engineering, supply chain, and suppliers
• Support new product introduction and component, firmware, or packaging changes by reviewing quality risks and inspection or validation requirements
• Coordinate product certification and compliance documentation with customers, suppliers, and test laboratories to meet customer specifications and applicable industry standards
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to quality engineers, operators, and manufacturing teams, promoting quality and accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in quality engineering within hardware, electronics, or manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of QMS requirements, ISO 9001, and internal audit practices
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis, root cause methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone), and corrective action verification
• Familiarity with server, storage, or similar hardware manufacturing, and system-level testing
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, component specifications, and test data to assess defects and support disposition decisions
• Strong communication and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage customer and supplier escalations and multiple priorities independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/HPC systems, GPU servers, rack integration, or liquid cooling systems
• Experience with supplier audits, supplier qualification, product change reviews, and global quality coordination
• Certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
• Familiarity with product safety, EMC, and environmental compliance requirements such as CE, FCC, CB, NRTL, and RoHS
• Experience supporting third party audits or customer-specific compliance programs

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• 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.

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.