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Etched is hiring a Quality Engineer based in Taiwan to ensure product quality and compliance at our contract manufacturing partners. You will be the on-the-ground owner for driving quality systems, managing supplier quality performance, and ensuring robust inspection, audit, and test processes across the build lifecycle. This role will partner closely with Etched’s Manufacturing Operations, Test, and Supply Chain teams to enforce quality standards, resolve issues, and ensure our systems consistently meet spec at every production milestone. It is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in high-volume manufacturing environments and is passionate about building scalable, reliable quality processes.
Job Responsibility:
Own quality performance at our L6–L10 contract manufacturing sites in Taiwan, spanning substrates, PCBAs, system integration, and test
Define and enforce inspection criteria, incoming/outgoing quality control (IQC/OQC), and in-line process quality checkpoints
Lead failure analysis and root-cause investigations on yield or reliability issues
drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with CMs and suppliers
Partner with Etched Test Engineering to ensure proper test coverage, reliability testing, and data collection at L6–L10
Manage supplier quality reviews, audits, and certifications to Etched standards
Track and report on quality metrics (yield, defect rates, escapes, DPPM) with clear escalation and recovery plans
Support NPI-to-MP transition by ensuring readiness of quality systems, documentation, and operator training
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across defect prevention, line quality, and supplier capability building
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing quality roles in semiconductors, servers, or complex electromechanical systems
Proven experience managing quality at Tier 1 CMs or ODMs in Taiwan
Strong knowledge of quality systems (FMEA, SPC, 8D, ISO/AS standards) and process control methodologies
Familiarity with assembly and test flows (substrates, package, PCBA, system-level integration)
Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English with excellent communication skills
Hands-on problem solver with strong data analysis and root-cause investigation skills
Nice to have:
Experience supporting AI ASIC or HBM server builds
Exposure to reliability engineering (burn-in, environmental, stress tests)
Familiarity with test data systems and quality dashboards
Prior startup or NPI ramp-up experience with fast-moving teams
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages including generous equity packages
Comprehensive insurance coverage and other top-of-market benefits