Rackscale Product Quality Engineer

San Josefull timeOn Site

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$140k–$155k

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Astera Labs Rackscale Product Quality Engineer at Astera Labs serving as the single Quality point of contact for rackscale, platform, and systems programs. Coordinate quality activities and ensure product readiness from NPI through field support.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment
Serve as the single Quality point of contact for rackscale, platform, and systems programs, representing Quality in core product and program meetings
Coordinate quality activities across Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Customer Quality Engineering (CQE), validation, and partner teams
Own and track quality deliverables, requirements, risks, issues, corrective actions, and readiness milestones
Drive clear communication, alignment, and timely escalation of quality concerns
Reliability, Validation & Product Readiness
Define reliability testing expectations across PCBA, platform, and rack levels
Support validation, qualification, product readiness, and launch activities
Provide NPI EV support for engineering and partner on component engineering topics
Ensure product-level environmental compliance requirements are met
Field Quality, RMA & Customer Support
Devise and align RMA and failure-analysis flows across internal teams and partners

Qualification

Hands-on experience with PCBAProven experience driving RMAProficiency with Microsoft toolsExperience with rack-scaleExperience in component engineeringSalary range is $139

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in quality engineering for electronic hardware, such as server, networking, or data center platforms
Hands-on experience with PCBA, platform, or system-level quality, reliability, and failure analysis
Proven experience driving RMA, corrective action, and root-cause processes (e.g., 8D) with suppliers, ODMs, and customers
Ability to lead cross-functional programs and escalate issues effectively as an individual contributor
Proficiency with Microsoft tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint, for tracking and reporting

Preferred

MS or PhD in Engineering or a related field
Experience with rack-scale, AI, or hyperscale data center hardware programs
Experience in component engineering, NPI quality, or reverse logistics and refurbishment
Knowledge of environmental compliance standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH) and reliability test standards
Quality certifications such as ASQ CQE or Six Sigma, plus strong communication and influencing skills
Salary range is $139,500 to $155,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

Company

Astera Labs

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