Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting quality engineering activities across AMAX’s hardware manufacturing and system integration operations. This role ensures that AI servers, GPU-based systems, storage systems, and data center solutions meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

• Maintain and support the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001, coordinate audits and management review inputs, and drive closure of audit findings
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customer quality issues and escalations, providing clear technical updates and tracking actions through closure
• Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and global quality teams to resolve quality issues throughout the product lifecycle
• Perform hardware failure investigations and root cause analysis using inspection findings, test logs, technical specifications, and supplier failure analysis reports
• Drive containment and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), prepare and review 8D reports, and verify corrective action effectiveness
• Conduct supplier audits, review supplier failure analysis and corrective actions, and drive timely resolution of recurring defects and quality escapes
• Manage nonconforming material controls, traceability, and RMA disposition with engineering, supply chain, and suppliers
• Support new product introduction and component, firmware, or packaging changes by reviewing quality risks and inspection or validation requirements
• Coordinate product certification and compliance documentation with customers, suppliers, and test laboratories to meet customer specifications and applicable industry standards
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to quality engineers, operators, and manufacturing teams, promoting quality and accountability

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in quality engineering within hardware, electronics, or manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of QMS requirements, ISO 9001, and internal audit practices
• Hands‑on experience with failure analysis, root cause methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone), and corrective action verification
• Familiarity with server, storage, or similar hardware manufacturing, and system‑level testing
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, component specifications, and test data to assess defects and support disposition decisions
• Strong communication and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage customer and supplier escalations and multiple priorities independently

• Experience with AI/HPC systems, GPU servers, rack integration, or liquid cooling systems
• Experience with supplier audits, supplier qualification, product change reviews, and global quality coordination
• Certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
• Familiarity with product safety, EMC, and environmental compliance requirements such as CE, FCC, CB, NRTL, and RoHS
• Experience supporting third party audits or customer‑specific compliance programs

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!

Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high-performance computing solutions. Catering to industries such…