Senior Quality Engineer

Translarity is a growing leader in the semiconductor test industry, delivering innovative wafer test solutions that power the technology shaping our digital world. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with operations in California, Texas, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam, we serve leading semiconductor manufacturers and their global supply chain partners.

Our mission is to revolutionize semiconductor wafer testing through innovation and excellence. With over 100 patents and a focus on full-wafer testing, we provide solutions that combine low cost, high performance, and fast cycle times using cutting-edge MEMS probe technology. Join our dynamic and growing team as we continue to address the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry.

A probe card is a critical component in semiconductor testing, acting as the interface between automated test equipment and the semiconductor wafer. These assemblies often include complex multi‑layer PCBs with tens of thousands of routed traces and thousands of discrete components, supporting mixed‑signal, high‑speed, RF, and power‑delivery paths. Precision and electrical integrity are essential for accurate wafer‑level testing.

Translarity is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations through failure analysis, root cause investigation, and continuous process improvement at our Hutto, Texas site. This role focuses on identifying technical quality issues, resolving them quickly to maintain production flow, and translating lessons learned into sustainable improvements across processes and procedures. The goal is to ship product on time while reducing recurrence of defects.

• Analyze circuit failures, defects, and process deviations to determine underlying technical causes
• Lead structured root cause analysis and define corrective and preventive actions
• Rapidly resolve quality issues that impact throughput and delivery schedules
• Collaborate with manufacturing, process, and design engineering to implement process and tooling improvements
• Use inspection results, test data, and SPC trends to guide engineering decisions
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions through follow‑up analysis
• Prepare clear, technical reports for customers documenting findings, root causes, and corrective actions
• Communicate investigation results to internal teams and external customers
• Update procedures, work instructions, and process documentation based on lessons learned
• Apply inspection and test systems such as Keyence and Nexiv to support investigations
• Work within ISO‑aligned quality processes
• Use ERP systems to track issues, dispositions, and corrective actions
• Manage multiple concurrent investigations and improvement efforts while meeting production deadlines

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of engineering experience in semiconductor field
• If candidate is a Mechanical Engineer, must have sufficient circuits design knowledge to be able to understand and debug complex circuits
• If candidates is an Electrical Engineer, sufficient mechanical engineering knowledge to be able to understand complex 3D dynamic mechanicals (CTE analysis, strength of materials)
• Experience performing engineering‑level failure analysis in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of PCB and electronic component assembly processes, ability to design small test PCBs
• Familiarity with ISO‑based quality systems and CAPA methodologies
• Experience with inspection and metrology tools including Keyence, Nexiv, microscopes, and materials analysis
• Experience with test systems such as Labview/Keysight
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T
• Experience using SPC and manufacturing data to diagnose process issues
• Strong written communication skills, including customer‑facing technical reports
• Ability to prioritize and execute across multiple active projects

As part of our selection process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an onsite technical interview that includes both an oral assessment and a live problem‑solving session using a whiteboard. Candidates should be prepared to explain their thought process and demonstrate technical proficiency in real time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.