Quality Engineer – AI Pods & Switchgear (Onsite)

Giga Energy; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity (stock options)

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

HSA/FSA contributions

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Giga Energy builds mission‑critical power and cooling infrastructure for AI datacenters. We seek a hands‑on Quality Engineer to own incoming, in‑process, and final inspection for AI pod components, chasing defects before shipment.

This role requires 3+ years in quality engineering, PFMEA/ QC methods, and cross‑functional collaboration to maintain ISO 9001 QMS compliance and supplier quality across international sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in electrical, power, cooling, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong root cause analysis abilities (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute IQC, in-process, and final inspection for AI pods and related components.
• Lead audits and support UL/NRTL certification efforts for product lines.
• Maintain product compliance matrix mapping components to standards.
• Drive supplier quality activities across international suppliers (China, Mexico, India).
• Prepare and track NCRs/SCARs; lead 8D problem-solving.
• Maintain serialized test records and CoCs for shipments.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve quality KPIs.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Root cause analysis (8D/Fishbone/5-Why

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP quality modules

PFMEA

IQC sampling

Job description

Giga Energy builds mission‑critical power and cooling infrastructure for AI datacenters. We seek a hands‑on Quality Engineer to own incoming, in‑process, and final inspection for AI pod components, chasing defects before shipment.

This role requires 3+ years in quality engineering, PFMEA/ QC methods, and cross‑functional collaboration to maintain ISO 9001 QMS compliance and supplier quality across international sites.