Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Component Quality Development Eng.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $100K — $140K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Consumer Technology
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, or reliability engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of quality methodologies including 8D and Six Sigma tools.
  • Hands-on experience in process capability and measurement system analysis.
  • Demonstrated success in building supplier relationships and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary quality interface for strategic component suppliers.
  • Lead resolution of supplier quality and reliability issues using root cause analysis.
  • Develop quality and reliability requirements with engineering teams while ensuring supplier compliance.
  • Conduct mass production readiness reviews with supplier assessments and audits.
  • Define and monitor supplier quality KPIs during product development and production ramp.
  • Collaborate with design and engineering teams to meet DFM requirements of manufacturing capabilities.
  • Drive initiatives to improve supplier quality and overall product reliability.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plan options with company match.
  • Employee stock purchase program.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid time off.
  • Wellness programs and resources for employee development.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD is seeking a Component Quality & Reliability Engineer to join the Component Quality & Reliability team. In this highly visible role, you will serve as the technical owner for key components used across AMD products, driving quality and reliability from concept through end-of-life. You will partner closely with global suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure component quality, manufacturing readiness, and long-term reliability, helping de-risk product launches and strengthen customer confidence.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is an experienced supplier quality and reliability professional with deep expertise in manufacturing processes, component qualification, and supplier quality management. You are a strong technical leader who thrives in cross-functional environments, enjoys solving complex quality challenges, and can effectively influence suppliers and internal stakeholders. You bring exceptional organizational skills, strong project management capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset to drive quality throughout the product lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as the primary quality interface for strategic component suppliers supporting AMD business units.
  • Lead supplier quality and reliability issue resolution, driving root cause investigations, containment activities, corrective actions (8D), and long-term improvements.
  • Develop component quality and reliability requirements in collaboration with engineering teams and ensure supplier compliance with AMD specifications, including electrical requirements, derating guidelines, APQP, reliability, and outgoing DPPM targets.
  • Lead mass production readiness reviews, including supplier manufacturing assessments and on-site factory audits.
  • Define, monitor, and improve supplier quality KPIs throughout product development, production ramp, and end-of-life.
  • Partner with design, package engineering, and board operations teams to ensure supplier manufacturing capabilities meet AMD Design for Manufacturability (DFM) requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supplier quality, manufacturing capability, and overall product reliability.
  • Collaborate with sourcing, component engineering, board design, silicon and package reliability teams, operations, quality leadership, and business units to support successful product development and production.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Extensive experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, quality engineering, or reliability engineering.
  • Experience supporting one or more of the following component technologies:
    • Mechanical enclosures
    • Discrete semiconductors
    • Multi-chip modules
    • Memory
    • Power modules
    • Board products
  • Experience developing process quality plans and conducting supplier quality audits.
  • Strong knowledge of 8D methodology, root cause analysis, corrective actions, reliability testing, failure analysis, and Six Sigma tools.
  • Hands-on experience with process capability analysis, measurement system analysis (GR&R/AR&R), cross-cavity validation, and process qualification.
  • Demonstrated success building strong supplier relationships and influencing technical and business decisions across global organizations.
  • Experience working with international OEMs and contract manufacturers.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a global matrix organization.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach and strong attention to detail.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
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