Product Engineer

About Quantum Design

For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.

Job Description:

The Opportunity

As a Product Engineer, you will serve as the Cognizant Engineer (COG) for assigned measurement options, manufacturing processes, and production tools that support product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency. This includes ownership of areas such as final test procedures, assembly quality checks, test software, fixturing, leak detection systems, calibration standards, and other manufacturing resources critical to successful product execution. You will provide direct support and coordinate projects, technical tasks, and troubleshooting efforts across multiple departments, including Research & Development, Production, Material Control, Quality Control, Procurement, and Customer Service, to resolve challenges and implement effective solutions. Projects may vary in complexity and priority, requiring strong organizational skills, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to balance competing demands.

As the technical owner for assigned products, processes, and tools, you will act as the primary point of contact for cross functional teams, providing technical support, conducting root cause investigations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and executing engineering design changes. You will take initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement, applying engineering principles, performing and interpreting scientific measurements, and coordinating the resources necessary to successfully close the engineering design change loop. This role supports specific product lines, measurement options, and shared manufacturing systems, requiring close collaboration with product, manufacturing, quality, and design engineering teams to evaluate the impact of design changes and ensure successful implementation. Your supervisor will provide guidance on project priorities, technical direction, and professional development through regular collaboration and review.

Responsibilities

• Support all manufacturing departments for improving product quality by improving documentation clarity, revising fixturing, auditing quality checks, and implementing process changes
• Identify and resolve trending and critical failures in the field and in the factory, as relate to both hardware and software
• Initiate incremental process/product improvements which improve quality, increase efficiency, lower costs, and enhance customer satisfaction
• Execute full circle engineering design change (Analyze NCRs, Write ECOs, Close CARs) by addressing all ramifications of a design change
• Maintain and improve critical fixtures and/or software tools
• Provide troubleshooting support where required
• Communicate relevant design improvements to stakeholders across international offices by contributing content to the monthly product update newsletter
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, Engineering, or a related technical field

• Two years of professional experience supporting complex products, systems, or instrumentation in technical engineering

• Experience writing manufacturing instructions clearly and concisely

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with MS Office, SOLIDWORKS, Python, Visual Basic, C++

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode is 100% onsite. The employee will report to our facility in San Diego, CA five days a week.
• Salary Range: $74,000 – $106,000, yearly
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, and other company-sponsored benefits
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and identify priorities is critical
• Attention to detail and quality is essential
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills is imperative

Quantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.