1251 Qa Engineer jobs in Palo Alto,CA

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Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance

Northrop Grumman

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

~ 16 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Quality, Quality Engineering, Program Management, Engineering Management or Manufacturing; (OR 6 or more years of experience with a Master's degree).
Experience with quality engineering principles, manufacturing operations, product inspection, test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, defect analysis, inspection methods, control of nonconforming material, product sell off, shipping and product support as they apply to quality.
Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship required
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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Electric Standards and Strategy Engineer

PG&E Corporation

Oakland, CA 94612

Hybrid~ 45 minUrgently Hiring

BS Degree in Electrical OR Civil Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
3 years of experience in electrical or civil engineering, planning and/or operations

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Quality Control Engineer III (Hybrid - Oakland, CA)

Energy Solutions

Oakland, CA 94612

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12B1 Combat Engineer - Hiring Immediately

US ARMY

Oakland, CA 94601

~ 45 min OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

Attend a 14-week paid training program to gain skills and certifications in construction, engineering, demolition, and heavy equipment operations.
Advanced certifications require additional full funded training programs.

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QA Specialist

CCIntegration

San Jose, CA 95194

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Site Reliability Engineer - Senior Staff

Vistance Networks

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Hybrid~ 16 minUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Production Engineering
Strong programming skills in Python
Experience with Linux systems administration and troubleshooting
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience with Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native infrastructure
Experience troubleshooting distributed systems in production environments
Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry, or ELK
Familiarity with ClickHouse or large-scale telemetry platforms
Understanding of networking fundamentals, APIs, databases, and cloud architectures
Experience participating in production incident response and operational support
This is a hybrid role and needs to be on-site at our Sunnyvale, CA office 3 days a week

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GPS Applications Engineer

Trimble

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

~ 16 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS or EE
Over 5 years of experience in safety-critical avionics or aerospace certification
Deep expertise in DO-178C standards
Proven track record of successfully navigating civil aviation authority audits
Proficient in authoring complex lifecycle artifacts and managing them within tools like DOORS, Jama, or Git
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

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Tech Strategic Programs — Sr Staff Technical Program Manager, Portfolio Insights

Intuit

Mountain View, CA 94043

~ 12 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

Sr StaffTechnical Program Manager
Qualifications
Proven ability to turn ambiguous strategy into clear program plans, requirements, operating rhythms, and measurable outcomes in complex orgs.
Strong executive-ready storytelling: can synthesize complex signals into concise insights, decisions, and recommended actions.
Comfortable working with data and analytics to create insight narratives; able to partner effectively with data analysts and engineers to deliver scalable systems.
Familiarity with AI-enabled workflows (automation, summarization/synthesis, risk identification) and how to operationalize them responsibly in leadership mechanisms.
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, facilitate leadership conversations, and drive alignment, accountability, and follow-through.
High judgment and “systems thinking” mindset: understands how to operate as an ecosystem—connecting outcomes to drivers and ensuring insights become action.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach.

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Manufacturing Engineer (Lean/Automation)

Super Micro Computer

San Jose, CA 95123

~ 25 min Onsite

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred; minimum 2 years of work experience in production or industrial settings, with focus on server troubleshooting and automation.
Hands-on experience with production automation enhancement, AOI, and inspection/test coverage for server assemblies; familiarity with PLC programming, HMI, and network protocols (Modbus, OPC UA).
Able to read and understand Bills of Material, schematics, and data sheets; holding relevant IPC certifications is advantageous.
Proficiency in lean tools (Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen) and technical instruments like oscilloscopes, multimeters, or diagnostic software for root cause analysis in automated environments.
Basic or familiar with Windows and Linux operating systems; experience developing scripts for process optimization.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities; good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and provide flexible support as needed.
Experience or knowledge in AI infrastructures for AI factory operations as a major plus to help build our capabilities; junior positions available for candidates interested in lean manufacturing careers with emphasis on automation and server quality improvement.

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Senior DFx Mechanical Engineer

Applied Materials

Santa Clara, CA 95050

~ 20 min Onsite

Senior DFx Mechanical Engineer
Advanced knowledge of and the ability to incorporate DFx best practices to optimize product cost, quality and manufacturing cycle time
Leads medium complexity programs in DFX BKM process and tools development
Monitors industry and marketplace trends, exploring new tools and techniques
Mentors more junior DFX engineers
Analyzes high complexity designs to ensure components and assemblies are manufacturable and produceable
Collaborates with key suppliers on manufacturability and produceability improvements on designs
Leads medium complexity programs with cross-functional teams to develop produceability, manufacturability, and assembly-related BKMs
Coaches more junior engineers on how to identify and execute manufacturability, produceability, and assembly improvements according to DFx principles
Evaluates and implements high complexity cost reduction ideas to reduce part/assembly costs in the machined, sheet metal, frames, and plastic commodities
Identifies use cases for commonly used OEM's to leverage re-use
Very good knowledge of how cost apportionment drives cost reduction opportunities and priorities
Leads medium complexity programs to develop and improve BKM's in product cost tools and processes
Complexity –complex BTP parts, OEM's, and medium complexity assemblies ; $500 - $1500
Advanced knowledge of ITO principles
Identifies and implements opportunities to maximize core content, and ensure late configurability in the manufacturing sequence on highly complex modules or products
Leads medium complexity programs with cross-functional teams to develop ITO BKMs
Coaches others on how to identify and execute ITO improvements
Advanced understanding of shipping/cargo restrictions by mode of transportation, customer facilities restrictions, and proper labeling
Ensures proper crate packaging on highly complex assemblies/modules to prevent product damage during transportation
Coaches others on how to identify and execute transportability improvements
Leads medium complexity programs with cross functional teams to develop tools and processes that improve transportability
Researches, pilots and implements intelligent packaging technologies
Performs virtual review of highly complex assembly/module 3D models and review of initial physical builds to identify and eliminate aesthetic issues (cable routing, color, consistency of mating features/surfaces, etc)
Leads medium complexity programs with cross functional teams to development aesthetics-related BKM's
Leverages lessons learned from like products to ensure aesthetic consistency
Participates in design reviews, providing advanced level of DFX input focused on manufacturability, produce ability, cost, assembly, test, transportability, and aesthetics
Lead PLC DFX workshop (partner with Program Manager) to align on scope for DFX review (functional description, cost apportionment, mfg strategy, etc)
Leads medium complexity programs with cross functional teams to develop BKM's in DMU and DFX workshop processes and tools
Advanced knowledge of and experience with the day-to-day operations, standards, and policies of a semiconductor equipment manufacturing plant or facility
Knowledge of AI and its implementation in design tools and engineering workflows
GD&T; (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards
Ability to interpret, apply, and review GD&T; callouts on engineering drawings and 3D models
Hands-on experience with tolerance stack-up analysis (1D/2D/3D)
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-inspection (DFI) were met
Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for dimensional issues and drive corrective actions
Guide engineers on best practices for datums, feature control frames, and functional tolerancing
Strong understanding of AI prompt engineering techniques
Clear role definition, Context framing, Step-by-step reasoning instructions, Output formatting control
Ability to convert engineering problems into structured AI prompts
Experience using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar LLM-based tools
Analytical mindset to validate AI-generated outputs against engineering standards
Experience integrating AI tools into engineering or manufacturing workflows
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: No
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law