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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quality Engineer (SMT/PCBA) - **Company:** VM Services, Inc. - **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $98,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Pareto Chart, Microsoft PowerPoint, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Yield Optimization, Process Control Systems, Ishikawa - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=39901cd208939b0d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Writing skills?, * Bachelor's Degree in Technical Discipline (Engineering, Math, Science or Equivalent Experience) * At least 5 years of experience in contract manufacturing in PCBA and Box Build Assembly. * Extensive knowledge and certified internal auditor in ISO 9001:2015, ISO13485:2016 and AS9100D * Familiar with DOE, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, PQP, TQM, ISO, Six Sigma * Knowledge of the basic QA functions i.e. IQA, FQA, MRP, RMA, FAI, QCC, CAPA, SCAR, etc. * Strong analytical skill and hands-on problem solver with decision making background. * Strong Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Database) * Understand SMT processes and quality requirements * Good communication and writing skills * Strong knowledge of PCBA (SMT and PTH) Box-Build and repair (RMA) business a must. * Must be familiar with medical products requirements. * Knowledge in IPC, Bellcore, and JEDEC standards. * Statistical Process Control and / or Six-Sigma capabilities. * Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision. Preferred * Experience in PFMEA and Process Control Plans * Experience in Eight Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving Methodology * IPC-A-610 & J-STD-001 CIS or CIT Certification * ISO9001, ISO13485 and AS9100 Internal Auditor Certification ## Description * Support ISO 9001:2015, AS9001D, ISO 13485:2016 internal audit and implementation. * Ensure quality related deliverables are met as defined by the product development process and project plans. * Provide Quality Engineering and Assurance Services and Technical Expertise to support product quality and overall system compliance. * Identify and implement effective process control systems to support the development, qualification, and on-going manufacturing of products to meet or exceed internal and external requirements. * Work with Manufacturing and Process Engineering to ensure product quality. * Work with Customer SQEs and other related engineering fields in the completion of Product Qualification Process (PQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). * Coordinate and manage the Corrective and Preventive Action system (CAPA). * Lead Root Cause Investigations efforts using common Root Cause Analysis Methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone Ishikawa, Pareto Charts, etc.) * Active involvement in maintaining, reviewing, and reporting Quality Performance Data (KPIs) and opportunities for improvement for management review. * Evaluate product and process changes to assure compliance with regulatory, corporate, customer, and 3rd party safety requirements (UL, Intertek, CCC, Etc.). * Participate in MRB/CPI to engage with process and yield improvement * Monitor RMA return rate and support FA / Process improvement * Ensuring that the quality management system conforms to the requirements of International Standard. * Ensuring that the integrity of the quality management system is maintained when changes to the quality management system are planned and implemented. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine)