Quality Engineer, Switchboards & AI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Flex spending accounts (FSA/HSA)

Job summary

Giga Energy in Long Beach, CA seeks a Quality Engineer to own QA for AI pod components including chillers, e-houses, and switchgear. You will perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections, drive supplier quality, and prevent defects before ships.

The role emphasizes hands‑on quality, audits, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers in China, Mexico, India, and the US. ASQ CQE or Six Sigma is preferred, with ISO 9001 quality systems knowledge.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years in quality engineering in electrical, power, cooling, or industrial manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of UL 891/67 or equivalent LV standards.
• Experience with supplier quality processes in an international CM environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute IQC sampling and incoming inspection for AI pod components.
• Lead 8D, Fishbone, and 5-Why for non‑conformances.
• Support audits and ensure UL/NEC/NEMA compliance.
• Maintain PPAP‑equivalent documentation and CoC for AI pods.
• Collaborate with cross‑border teams (China, Mexico, India, US).
• Track KPIs: FPY, scrap, warranty, NCRs and SCARs.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional communication

IQC sampling

PFMEA

Control plans

SQC tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP quality modules

Audit programs

Job description

About Giga

Giga Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

Why join Giga

The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here. The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship. The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more. The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

What you’ll do

Giga Energy builds mission‑critical power and cooling infrastructure for AI datacenters — chillers, e‑houses, switchgear, and fully integrated AI pods delivered to hyperscaler and utility customers across North America. As Quality Engineer, you will be the hands‑on quality owner for our newest and most complex product lines — the AI‑specific equipment that's driving Giga's next phase of growth. You'll run incoming, in‑process, and final inspection for these components, chase down supplier quality issues, and be the person who catches a defect before it ships. This is a technical, in‑the‑weeds role: less about building the quality org from scratch and more about being excellent at the day‑to‑day execution that keeps AI pod quality airtight as volume ramps.

Where you’ll work

We are an in‑office culture — velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room. This role is based in our Long Beach, CA office, with full‑time onsite expectations.

Responsibilities

• Quality System Execution Execute quality procedures and work instructions for AI pod components (chillers, e‑houses, switchgear) in alignment with the site's ISO 9001 QMS
• Support internal and external audits, including ISO certification efforts, for AI product lines
• Maintain the product compliance matrix mapping chillers, e‑houses, switchgear, and AI pods to applicable UL, NEC, NEMA, and customer‑specific requirements
• Interface with UL Compliance Officers and third‑party agencies during audits for AI equipment
• Supplier Quality — China, Mexico & India Support supplier qualification, periodic re‑qualification audits, and scorecard reviews for AI component suppliers
• Execute Supplier Quality Agreements (SQAs) covering material certifications, First Article Inspection (FAI), critical specs, and dimensional tolerances
• Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and drive to closure using 8D methodology; investigate root cause on repeat escapes
• Support pre‑shipment inspection checkpoints at overseas CM facilities to prevent quality escapes from reaching Giga facilities
• Verify incoming materials meet specifications — manage PPAP‑equivalent documentation (material certs, CoC, test reports)
• Incoming, In‑Process & Final Inspection Execute the incoming quality control (IQC) process for chillers, e‑houses, and switchgear components — AQL‑based sampling plans, accept/reject criteria, and non‑conforming material (NCM) disposition
• Build and maintain inspection checklists for critical AI pod components: bus bars, breakers, CTs, SPDs, chiller assemblies, and e‑house structural/electrical elements
• Execute in‑process quality control plans (QCPs) and visual work instructions (VWIs) for safety‑critical assembly operations — bus bar torquing, wiring termination, CT secondary connections
• Perform final outgoing inspection and electrical test protocol: insulation resistance, continuity, CT polarity, and breaker functional tests — 100% on every unit
• Maintain serialized test records and Certificate of Conformance (CoC) for every AI pod shipment
• Execute routine, type, and special test protocols for chillers, e‑houses, switchgear and integrated AI pods
• Continuous Improvement Lead root cause analysis using structured tools — 8D, Fishbone, 5‑Why — for internal non‑conformances and field failures on AI product lines
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers on Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework
• Track and report quality KPIs for AI components: incoming PPM, first‑pass yield (FPY), scrap and rework rate, and warranty claim rate
• Support digital systems used to capture, track, and resolve NCRs, SCARs, and customer complaints; maintain the calibration register for gauges and test equipment used on AI lines
• Customer & Compliance Support the customer complaint process for AI product lines — intake, on‑site investigation, 8D report, and formal closure within SLA (containment within 24 hours, full 8D within 30 days)
• Support warranty claim investigation; represent Quality at customer sites during field investigations and commissioning inspections for AI pods
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Support interfacing with customers and regulatory agencies during audits, UL inspections, and project quality reviews

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering in electrical, power, cooling, or industrial manufacturing
• Solid understanding of UL 891/67 compliance or equivalent LV switchgear/panelboard standards
• Experience with supplier quality processes in an international CM environment — audits, corrective actions, and FAI documentation
• Proficiency in IQC sampling methodology and incoming inspection practices
• Hands‑on experience with PFMEA, control plans, and visual work instructions
• Strong root cause analysis skills — 8D, Fishbone, 5‑Why
• Strong communicator — able to write clear technical reports and interface with cross‑functional teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑border engineering and production teams (China, Mexico, India, US)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent certification
• Experience with cooling systems (chillers) or modular/prefabricated electrical enclosures (e‑houses)
• Experience using digital quality tools — ERP quality modules — to track NCRs, SCARs, and KPIs

Pay Transparency

• Base Pay Range $120,000 — $150,000 USD
• Additional benefits include 401(k) plan plus subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.

How We Work

We value people who take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through. Incomplete information is part of the job. Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change. Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits, where applicable
• Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on‑sites

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.