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Oracle

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Lead group metric improvement projects utilizing standard quality engineering tools and principles. Participate in project and team activities. Provide leadership in planning, development, launch and ...

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$162K/yr

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A Principal Quality Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control processes within an organization. They develop and implement quality standards, conduct audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product and process compliance. Their role often includes mentoring junior engineers, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring products meet regulatory and customer requirements.

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Manufacturing Senior/Principal Quality Engineer (Assembly)

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings

Morgan Hill, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Company Overview:
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center,Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered inLowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughoutNorth America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 internationalquality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.
MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise withmultiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assemblyand test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, andAsia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundryservices that represents a key core competency within our business.
MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a saleschannel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized salesrepresentatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trainedacross all of our products to give our customers insights into our entireportfolio.
Role: Manufacturing Senior/Principal Quality Engineer (Assembly)
Job Title: Quality engineering, Senior/Principal
Job Description:The Senior/Principal ManufacturingQuality Engineer (Assembly) provides advanced quality engineering support forpallet, housing, and final assemblies used in a semiconductor manufacturingenvironment. This role focuses on soldered and mechanical assemblies built toIPC, military, and aerospace standards and requires hands-on involvement inrisk management, problem resolution, customer communication, and continuousimprovement. The Senior/Principal Quality Engineer operates with a high degree of technicalindependence and helps establish and sustain robust quality practices acrossassembly operations. Prior experience in an Aerospace and Defense / Satellite /"Build to Print" or equivalent manufacturing environment is critical andmandatory for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manufacturing Quality Engineering in Assembly.
  • Support quality assurance activities for pallet, housing, and final assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing operations.
  • Develop, review, and maintain inspection criteria, workmanship standards, control plans, and PFMEAs for soldered and mechanical assemblies.
  • Review assembly drawings, travelers, and work instructions for quality completeness and compliance.
  • Provide in-process quality support and support final acceptance of assembled products.

Job Duties includes:
Standards &Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with applicable requirements including MIL-PRF-19500 / 38534 / 38535, MIL-STD-883 / 750 / 202, JEDEC standards, and IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001.
  • Support First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
  • Participate in customer, internal, and regulatory audits related to assembly quality.

Problem Solving &Corrective Action:
  • Lead and support MRB activities, nonconformance investigations, and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D/CAPA).
  • Prepare and present clear, data-driven 8D reports to global customers, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.

Risk Management & ContinuousImprovement:
  • Serve as a practitioner and subject-matter resource in PFMEA and control plan development and use.
  • Promote institutional learning and risk-based thinking to improve process robustness and prevent recurrence of quality issues.

Collaboration &Supplier Engagement:
  • Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:
  • MSEE with 6 to 15 years of experience or BSEE with 8 or more years of experience in quality engineering supporting mechanical and/or soldered assemblies in a regulated manufacturing environment. Other engineering educational backgrounds (for example MS/BS Mechanical or Material Engineering) will be strongly considered also.
  • On line factory experience in a mid to high volume assembly manufacturing environment / facility is a critical requirement. Experience in Quality engineering minus this experience will not be sufficient.
  • Working knowledge of IPC workmanship standards and military/aerospace quality requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience with PFMEA, control plans, MRB, and corrective action methods.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing presentations.
  • Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or other high-reliability electronics environments.
  • Experience supporting AS9100-certified operations or military/aerospace customers.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis and data-driven quality tools.

The Salary Range for this position is $93,000 - $177,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates' experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject to individual and company performance.
Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Professional development opportunities

EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Reasonable Accommodation. MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

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