Quality Engineer I – CAPA & QMS (Semiconductors)

Microchip Technology Inc. (China); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits that begin day one

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Quarterly bonus payments

Retirement savings plans

ESPP with 2 year look back

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Quality Engineering Associate to act as the primary liaison between product strategy, development, and production. You will collect quality metrics, analyze trends, and support CAPA processes to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 0–2 years in semiconductor QA, strong data skills, and excellent communication. Competitive base pay, RSUs, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of related experience in semiconductor manufacturing design or processing, Quality Assurance
• Detail oriented and critical thinker characteristics are required.
• Teamwork spirit is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for detailed metric and technical reports / presentations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals of all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary quality liaison between product strategy, technical development, and production execution.
• Collect and analyze quality performance data, yield rates, and process metrics to spot trends.
• Work on the Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) system: Products/process quality issues, containment action plans, root cause determination and corrective action implementation.
• Assist the Quality Engineering Team with the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Participate as an audit team member to ensure compliance to AS9100 and assess effectiveness of the QMS.
• Help facilitate continual improvement and learning culture across all functional areas through training and communication of quality initiatives.

Skills

Detail oriented

Critical thinker

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Independent working

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Material Science (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Quality Engineering Associate to act as the primary liaison between product strategy, development, and production. You will collect quality metrics, analyze trends, and support CAPA processes to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 0–2 years in semiconductor QA, strong data skills, and excellent communication. Competitive base pay, RSUs, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits are offered.