Staff NPI Quality Engineer - Data Center

Job Title

Staff NPI Quality Engineer - Data Center

Role Summary

Lead Quality Engineering for new product introduction (NPI) of semiconductor PCIe/server/rack products for AI data center applications. Serve as the Quality Engineering representative within core development teams and cross-functional partners to ensure supplier readiness, product reliability, and production readiness from NPI through high-volume manufacturing (HVM).

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires multiple years of hardware-quality engineering experience; see Education Requirements for degree and years-of-experience details.

Responsibilities

Own and drive product quality during NPI and transition to HVM; collaborate across engineering, operations and suppliers to mitigate risk and resolve quality issues.

• Represent Quality Engineering in core development teams and cross-functional reviews (QRE, Packaging, PTE, Systems, Design, Ops, Suppliers).
• Ensure quality deliverables: reliability, supplier readiness, RMA readiness, and product readiness for launch.
• Lead root-cause analysis, CAPA, lessons learned and upstream risk mitigation during development.
• Develop and execute AQL sampling plans and manage supplier quality performance and process control.
• Manage excursion escalation, disposition of non-conforming material, and support RMA/CQE activities.
• Drive PRB/CCB reviews, gate readiness assessments, and product risk assessments.
• Lead supplier qualification, continuous improvement actions, and task forces to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide guidance on manufacturing sensitivities (ESD, MSL, SMT) and test/validation considerations.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as required to resolve quality issues and align requirements.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Proven experience in hardware quality engineering for NPI and HVM in semiconductor, board, or server environments.
• Practical knowledge of quality tools, statistical methods, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience managing supplier quality, AQL sampling, MRB, and CAPA processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills; able to organize and articulate technical information.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to drive issue resolution across functional teams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and test processes and sensitivities relevant to assembly and systems-level debugging.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in PC/PCIe, CCA, PCB, semiconductor, cloud data center or server products.
• Hands-on experience with PC systems operation, system-level testing, fab/SAT activities, and component interactions (e.g., RF transceiver, power management, codecs, modems).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field with 4+ years of hardware engineering or related work experience; OR Master's degree in those fields with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD in those fields with 2+ years of relevant experience. ASQ certification and other quality certifications are desirable.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.