Sr. Power Supply Quality Engineer

Job Req ID: 30328

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Power Supply Quality Engineer who can assist product development and validation of server power supply and related products. This individual will be required to work cross-department and assist product managers (PM) as needed in product development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong background and experience for quality improvement process and issue handling/driving ability.
• Plan and coordinate TQM projects.
• Good concept of IQC process, AQL standard and component test method.
• General knowledge of PCBA processes including SMT, DIP, Assembly, Testing, Packing will be an advantage.
• Preferrable candidate who are familiar with IPC-A-610 electronic manufacturing standard and ability to do trouble shooting on PCBA quality issues.
• Requires the ability to analyze production failure data and coordinate with relevant departments to track issues, generate improvement reports, and assess feasibility for corrective actions.
• Ability conduct root cause analysis for defects and quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence will be advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Audit Techniques (Internal Audit, Supplier Audit)
• SOP / WI Establishment and Improvement (Standard Operating Procedure / Work Instruction)
• Improvement Tools (e.g., 8D Report, 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagram)
• Process Analysis and Optimization (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping)
• Quality Inspection Processes (IQC, IPQC, FQC, OQC)
• Sampling Plans and Techniques (e.g., MIL-STD-105E, AQL)
• Common Defect Analysis (e.g., Short Circuit, Cold Solder, Misalignment, Scratches)
• Measurement Tool Operation (e.g., Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height Gauge)
• Test Equipment Usage and Maintenance (e.g., LCR Meter, Hi-pot Tester)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Computer, Communication, or a related discipline) is preferred; a Master’s degree will be considered an added advantage, with around 5 years of relevant engineering or quality-related experience being desirable.
• Around 3 years of hands-on or practical exposure in areas such as customer support, customer quality, product quality engineering, or product test engineering is preferable and viewed as an advantage to the candidate.
• Working knowledge or exposure to quality tools, basic statistics, and structured problem-solving techniques is desirable and considered value-added.
• Experience or familiarity with microelectronics or surface mount technology (SMT) processes is preferred and will be treated as an added advantage.
• Experience or exposure in supporting quality audits (e.g., internal, process, or supplier audits) and follow-up actions is preferable and considered an added value.
• Familiarity with SOP or Work Instruction (WI) development, review, or improvement activities is desirable, with hands-on involvement being an advantage to the candidate.
• Ability or willingness to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., Production, Engineering, Supplier Quality) to support quality improvement initiatives and data-driven decision-making is preferred.

Salary Range

EEO Statement

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