Quality Engineer

Amphenol; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

NovaSensor, an Amphenol company, is seeking a Product Quality Engineer to drive quality from concept to customer delivery. You will implement best-in-class practices across product development and high-volume manufacturing to ensure MEMS sensor reliability and performance.

Collaborating with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers, you will lead root-cause analysis, CAPA, and quality planning for new products, ensuring ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own investigations of internal non-conformances, supplier issues and customer complaints.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA implementation

APQP & PPAP

QMS knowledge

ISO 9001

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Semiconductor manufacturing experience

Tools

Minitab

SAP

Job description

At NovaSensor, an Amphenol company, we are pioneers in high accuracy sensing solutions. As a global leader in MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) technology, we design and manufacture advanced pressure sensors that power critical applications across the medical, automotive, industrial, and consumer markets—whether it's enabling life-saving medical devices, enhancing vehicle safety and efficiency, or ensuring reliability in industrial systems.

We are part of Amphenol, a global leader in advanced interconnect systems, serving diverse markets including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and mobile devices. Amphenol Corporation, a member of the Fortune 500 (NYSE: APH), was established in 1932 and has pioneered innovation in electronics for nearly a century across virtually every end market.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Product Quality Engineer at Amphenol NovaSensor, you will play a key role in shaping product quality from concept through customer delivery. You will implement best-in-class quality practices across product development and high-volume manufacturing, helping ensure the reliability, performance, and manufacturability of our MEMS sensor products.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers while making a visible impact on products used in critical applications worldwide.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own the investigation of internal non-conformances, supplier issues and customer complaints, coordinate cross-functional activities and communicate outcomes to customers and stakeholders
• Lead the root cause analysis, CAPA implementation end-to-end using structured problem-solving methodologies and verify effectiveness
• Drive hands-on failure analysis in collaboration with the engineering and manufacturing teams, analyze data and document results
• Lead quality planning for new product introductions and engineering changes, including APQP and PPAP activities.
• Manage supplier quality performance, including supplier audits, incoming material qualification, and review of supplier quality documentation.
• Contribute to maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and support customer and certification audits as required
• Create and maintain quality documentation, metrics, and reports, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.

WHAT YOU BRING ALONG

• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Material Science, Physics, or related discipline); advanced degree is a plus
• Background in semiconductor manufacturing processes (fabrication, assembly, test) required; Working knowledge of MEMS devices or sensors is a plus
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies like 5-Why, 8D, and Fishbone diagrams
• Exceptional attention to detail, proven strong analytical, problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate across departments and with external parties (suppliers, customers, auditors) and manage multiple projects
• Self-driven to learn quickly and have high impact

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

On-site in Fremont, CA

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Health insurance and wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional onboarding and training opportunities
• Paid time off
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment