Senior Staff NPI Quality Engineer, DataCenter

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$169,800–$254,600 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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TL;DR · Senior Staff NPI Quality Engineer, DataCenter

The Sr. Staff NPI Quality Engineer-DataCenter joins the Hardware Engineering group to serve as the Quality Engineering representative for semiconductor, PCIe, server, and rack launches for AI DataCenters. This role manages end-to-end product quality from cradle-to-grave across NPI and HVM phases. Key responsibilities include driving risk mitigation, CAPA, and lessons learned upstream, executing AQL sampling plans, and leading supplier qualification and process control. The engineer manages excursion escalations, non-conforming material dispositions, and gate readiness reviews. Required competencies include hardware engineering experience, knowledge of PC systems, and understanding of components like RF Transceivers, Power Management, and Codecs. The role requires proficiency in quality tools, statistics, and problem-solving techniques to address manufacturing sensitivities such as ESD, MSL, and SMT within the data center hardware domain.

What you'll do

  • Manage end-to-end product quality from new product introduction through high-volume manufacturing.
  • Drive risk mitigation, lessons learned, and CAPA actions during the development cycle.
  • Develop and execute AQL sampling plans to manage supplier quality performance.
  • Lead excursion escalation management and the disposition of non-conforming materials.
  • Oversee supplier qualification, process controls, and continuous improvement actions.
  • Provide technical guidance on manufacturing sensitivities such as ESD, MSL, and SMT.
  • Lead task forces and CPI initiatives to drive corrective actions and prevention.
  • Drive PRB/CCB reviews, gate readiness, and formal risk assessments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in a related engineering field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
  • PhD in a related engineering field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
  • Experience in Quality or Engineering functions within the PC, PCIe, CCA, Semiconductor, or Cloud Data Center industries (preferred).
  • Hands-on knowledge of quality tools, statistics, and problem-solving techniques (preferred).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to organize and articulate information persuasively.
  • High-level understanding of PC systems, including components like RF Transceivers, Power Management, and Codecs.
  • Fab and SAT hands-on experience and ASQ certification (preferred).

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