Quality Engineer (Global Quality Engineering) (Semiconductor Automation)

Location: Fremont, California, United States. The role may include a mix of in-office and remote work depending on business needs, with expectations clarified during the interview process. Travel of up to 10–15% domestically and internationally is required.

Base salary: $98,769.66–$133,629.54 USD per year, plus an annual discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global provides robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and life sciences laboratories.

What you will do

• Lead quality activities for products manufactured by Brooks and contract manufacturers, including quality evaluations, control plans, and processing protocols.
• Manage product failure analysis, generate reports, and present findings and recovery plans to customers.
• Lead problem-solving teams using 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone analysis, and other advanced problem-solving methods.
• Drive cross-functional CAPA activities and ensure corrective actions comply with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Analyze complex quality data, interpret trends, and prepare field product quality metrics.
• Lead quality meetings, support new product introduction process certification, and audit quality systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 8 years of professional Quality Engineer experience.
• Ability to apply statistical methods including DOE, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, Gauge R&R, statistical process control, and capability analysis.
• Strong analytical ability and proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to work independently and support international contract manufacturing, factory teams, and customers with scheduling flexibility.
• Confident customer-facing communication skills during escalations and the ability to explain technical corrective actions.
• Ability to work from or regularly support the Fremont, California location; travel up to 10–15% is required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing regulations and standards for capital equipment.
• Copy exact experience.
• Certification in Quality Engineering, auditing, improvement, Six Sigma, project management, or Lean.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, customer-focused environment centered on innovation and zero-defect quality.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid holidays and flexible vacation for exempt employees.
• Equal-opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation support for applicants with disabilities.