Supplier Quality Engineer (Taiwan)

Highlights

• Own quality assurance for advanced AI hardware builds from NPI to high volume.
• Drive inspection and test strategies for frontier AI inference systems.
• Serve as the bridge between Etched HQ and factory teams in Taiwan.

What they offer

• Generous equity packages
• Comprehensive insurance coverage
• US onboarding experience in Silicon Valley headquarters

Ideal candidate

Hands-on quality leader who thrives on the factory floor and loves turning chaotic NPI builds into scalable, high-yield production. Collaborative problem-solver passionate about reliability in cutting-edge AI hardware.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience supporting quality across L6 components, L10 server assembly, and L11 rack integration with Tier 1 CMs and/or ODMs
• Strong working knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes including SMT, SPI, AOI, and X-ray inspection
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing IQC, IPQC, and OQC quality systems in high-volume manufacturing
• Deep knowledge of 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, Cpk, control plans, and statistical process control
• Experience tracking and improving yield, DPPM, defect density, and production escapes
• Familiarity with server assembly, burn-in, and system-level test workflows
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills across engineering, operations, suppliers, and CMs
• Comfortable working on-site at supplier and CM factories resolving production issues in real time
• Familiarity with SMT and DIP process
• Exposure to thermal/power stress testing and system reliability engineering
• Prior experience ramping high-complexity systems from NPI into MP
• Engineering background in electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing domains