Junior Quality Engineer

This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop hands-on experience in Quality Engineering, assist with customer complaint investigations, follow up and close corrective actions, and participate in Manufacturing Quality and New Product Introduction (NPI) within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. In this role, you will support product quality throughout PCBA and system-level manufacturing by working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Program Management to ensure products meet customer and quality requirements.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Quality team. In this role, you will support product quality throughout PCBA and system-level manufacturing by working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Program Management to ensure products meet customer and quality requirements. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop hands-on experience in Quality Engineering, assist with customer complaint investigations, follow up and close corrective actions, and participate in Manufacturing Quality and New Product Introduction (NPI) within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and is passionate about continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customer product activities and monitor project investigations for customer issues.
• Perform product audits per customer requirements.
• Conduct manufacturing audits on a monthly basis.
• Perform ESD monthly audits.
• Ensure product conformity to customer requirements through daily customer interactions.
• Participate in root cause investigations using quality tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, and CAPA.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Planning, Program Management, and Engineering teams to support stable production and continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of process improvements that reduce defects and improve manufacturing quality.
• Maintain quality documentation, inspection records, and traceability documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and supplier audits.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, IPC standards, and company quality procedures.
• Assist in preparing quality reports, presentations, and corrective action documentation.
• Support customer quality requests and investigations as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Supplier Quality, or electronics manufacturing (internships and co-op experience are welcomed).
• Basic understanding of electronics manufacturing, SMT, PCBA, or system assembly processes preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or academic project experience in electronics manufacturing, quality, or manufacturing engineering.
• Familiarity with SMT, PCBA, testing, or system assembly manufacturing processes.
• Basic knowledge of quality methodologies such as 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, or Control Plans.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or other electronics manufacturing standards is a plus.
• Experience supporting NPI builds or engineering validation activities is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or quality management systems.
• Familiarity with Minitab, Excel data analysis, or statistical tools is an advantage.

What We're Looking For

• Strong willingness to learn and grow within Quality Engineering.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems using a structured approach.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to take on new challenges.
• Passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality products in a customer-focused manufacturing environment.

Join us in San Jose, California, a vibrant hub of innovation and technology. Explore opportunities to grow your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, andlifting upto 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/ AI Recruiting Disclosure We use AI-assisted tools to help review applications and compare your experience to job requirements, but all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. You may request a human-only process or opt out of automated communication at any time. Required notices and our latest bias audit are available on our website: www.peaktechnical.com/ai-disclosure.