Quality Engineer – AI Hardware

About the role

Etched is seeking a Quality Engineer based in Taipei to own quality assurance for its advanced AI hardware builds. You will work hands‑on in factories while establishing scalable quality processes that support high‑volume production of servers and racks.

Key responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance for overseas and Asia‑based component suppliers, contract manufacturers and integrators (semiconductor, PCBA, L10 servers, L11 racks).
• Establish and maintain incoming, in‑process, and outgoing inspection processes to ensure compliance with Etched standards.
• Partner with Test Engineering to define system‑level test coverage, burn‑in protocols, and reliability validation.
• Drive failure analysis, root‑cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (8D, CAPA).
• Track, analyze, and report quality metrics (yield, defect density, escapes, DPPM) to engineering and operations stakeholders.
• Participate in ECO reviews, configuration changes, and NPI build reviews to enforce quality gates.
• Conduct supplier audits and ensure adherence to industry standards (ISO/AS, IPC).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations to scale line capability, training, and documentation.
• Champion continuous‑improvement projects across yield, throughput, and defect reduction.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience supporting quality across L6 components, L10 server assembly, and L11 rack integration with Tier 1 contract manufacturers or ODMs.
• Strong knowledge of PCB/A manufacturing processes, including SMT, SPI, AOI, and X‑ray inspection.
• Proven ability to establish and manage IQC, IPQC, and OQC quality systems in high‑volume environments.
• Deep familiarity with structured quality methodologies such as 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, Cpk, control plans, and statistical process control.
• Experience tracking and improving manufacturing quality metrics like yield, DPPM, defect density, and production escapes.

Required skills

• SMT, SPI, AOI, X‑ray inspection
• IQC, IPQC, OQC processes
• 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, Cpk, control plans
• Statistical process control
• ISO/AS, IPC audit standards