Quality Engineer I: PCB Testing & Process Improvement

Motorola Solutions Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

401K with company match

Paid holidays & generous PTO

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO systems, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc. The Quality Engineer I will support product quality across development, manufacturing, and fielded systems for StreamCaster MANET products, reporting to the Director of Quality on a 100% onsite basis in West Los Angeles.

The role focuses on root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of professional experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with inspection tools (multimeters, calipers, micrometers, microscopes).
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze data and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Strong knowledge of schematics and PCBs/PWAs.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with quality management software a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acceptance testing and validation on first article PCBs, assemblies, and components in a Linux based environment.
• Support and refine test plans, test station design, and qualification procedures for long‑term reliability.
• Lead failure analysis investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Drive continuous improvement projects targeting yield enhancement, defect reduction, and process efficiency.
• Review and interpret engineering documentation including blueprints, drawings, and schematics, ensuring alignment with quality standards.
• Prepare and review inspection reports, first article documentation, and associated records for completeness and accuracy.
• Interface with operations leadership to maintain and improve Quality Assurance and Quality Control documentation.
• Partner with design engineering to implement design‑for‑manufacturability and design‑for‑reliability feedback loops.
• Train and mentor junior quality staff on inspection techniques, documentation practices, and root cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline

IPC Certification

Tools

Inspection tools (multimeters, calipers, micrometers, microscopes)

Quality management software

Job description

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO systems, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc. The Quality Engineer I will support product quality across development, manufacturing, and fielded systems for StreamCaster MANET products, reporting to the Director of Quality on a 100% onsite basis in West Los Angeles.

The role focuses on root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards and