Quality Engineering III
kawasaki roboticsSan Jose, CA
$120,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually
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kawasaki roboticsSan Jose, CALead L6
$120,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually
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Quality Engineering III
San Jose, CA, US
6 days ago Requisition ID: 1291
Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Quality Engineer III
Job Title
Quality Engineer III
Department
Quality & Field Operations
Position Type
Full-time
Location
San Jose/On-site
Report To
Quality Engineering Manager
FLSA Status
Exempt
Date Modified
09/17/2026
Job Summary:
The Quality Engineer III works with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing and product support to spearhead end-to-end product quality activities and process improvement initiatives.
Core Role Responsibilities
Drives quality at the product & process level ensuring the delivery of high-quality products for KRI customers
Investigates product failures, determines root cause, generates containment, plans and implements corrective actions
Collaborates with engineering, customer program management, and supply chain on quality defect resolution
Performs error code analysis and troubleshooting, data compilation, analysis and presentation
Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical failures and malfunctions and reports findings
Performs failure analysis and drives 8Ds to closure
Analyzes NC trends, yield, QPPM and generates quality scorecards
Initiates CIPs and process improvement projects and completes them in alignment with org. vision.
Analyzes current and future needs & generates/releases relevant work instructions and quality procedures.
Analyzes identified processes in detail using lean tools (i.e. VSM) to identify problem areas and potential solutions.
Conducts internal and external factory audits
Executes and completes special projects as required
Supports and lead process improvement activities in cross-functional environments to help improve quality
Writes reports and present project status
Interfaces with customers on deliverables and manages programs
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications: a. Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
5-7 years experience in Quality Engineering
Strong background in robotics and/or semiconductor equipment
Strong knowledge of reliability modeling and apportionment
Solid understanding of GR&R, HALT, HASS, F47, ESD, EMC, and ISTA testing
Proficient with instrumentation and computer tools for data collection
Must be able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Previous knowledge in digital system development building process workflows, tasks, and notifications
Excellent communication, adaptability, organization & time management skills with the ability to work with various stakeholders
b. Preferred
CQE and CRE Certification
Ability to speak and/or read Japanese
Solid understanding of the SEMI standards
Certification in MES, Six Sigma Black Belt, Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology (DM&DT)
Expert in quality engineering with background in QMS implementation, improvements and rollout
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30lbs
Ability to travel up to 5% domestically and/or internationally
Able to carry, lift, push, pull, stand, bend, walk and work on/around moving mechanical parts for long periods of time
Attendance is a requirement of this position
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