Field Quality Engineer

Job Summary

The Hardware Engineering team at Waymo is seeking a Field Quality Engineer to champion initiatives that enhance product quality and reliability throughout the product lifecycle. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Hardware Field Quality Lead.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fleet data to proactively identify emerging quality trends and systemic risks.
• Lead cross-functional root cause analysis, containment, and resolution for complex field issues, ensuring corrective actions prevent recurrence.
• Develop scalable field quality processes, tools, and automation to effectively identify, triage, and mitigate field failures.
• Define quality coverage requirements and implement validation methods to ensure corrective actions are effective in the field.
• Establish a structured feedback system where data and lessons learned continuously improve designs, diagnostics, and operational playbooks.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electro-mechanical product development.
• 5+ years of experience in a quality, reliability, or similar engineering role.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation using tools such as Python, SQL, JMP, or Tableau.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of core quality and reliability methodologies and tools (e.g., 8D DMAIC, Kepner-Tragoe, FMEA, MSA, SPC, DOE).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, coupled with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or higher in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in the automotive, robotics, or similar complex systems industry.
• Advanced experience with statistical modeling and large-scale data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, JMP, PLX).
• Deep understanding of hardware/software interactions, embedded systems, and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with advanced reliability analysis techniques (e.g., Weibull analysis, Nevada charting).

Pay

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is $177,000—$218,000 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.