Technical Director, Quality and Reliability (AI2559)

Job Title: Technical Director Quality and Reliability 

Job Location: San Jose, CA (This position requires a full-time, on-site presence in our San Jose, CA office) 

Job ID: AI2559  

Job Description    

SiMa.ai is looking for a Technical Director of Quality and Reliability to lead all Quality and Reliability aspects related to our MLSoCTM silicon and board-level products (SoM, PCIe cards, DevKits, etc.), including Product Quality & Reliability, Customer and Supplier Quality, the QMS, and Environmental & Regulatory Compliance. 

Areas of focus and key responsibilities (include, but not limited to): 

• Build and lead Quality & Reliability organization of SiMa.ai including PQE, CQE, SQE, and Environmental & Regulatory Compliance; own the QMS (ISO 9001) and Q&R KPIs (DPPM, FIT, RMA rate)
• Strengthen and expand SiMa.ai Automotive and Industrial quality infrastructure. Close cooperation and support of the Automotive Business Sector needs and activities.
• Provide guidance, drive analysis and implementation in all technical aspects related to Quality, Reliability & Environment activities to meet SiMa.ai business needs
• Serve as top representative of SiMa.ai in front of Customers and Supply Partners as required by the business
• Define and execute product (ASIC and Board level: SoM, PCIe cards) qualification procedures and quality control including Commercial, Industrial and Automotive products, based on customer mission profiles
• Own silicon and package reliability (JEDEC JESD47 / AEC-Q100, large flip-chip BGA, board-level reliability) and FIT reporting
• Drive board-level quality for SoM and PCIe products: environmental qualification, EMS manufacturing quality (IPC-A-610), component/AVL quality
• Responsible for suppliers risk management, qualification audit and quality control across foundry, OSAT, substrate, PCB, and EMS partners (quality agreements, scorecards, SCAR/8D)
• Cross-team coordination to handle quality and reliability issues; manage and control RMA and FA, execute 8D reports; manage customer quality agreements, audits, and quality documentation
• Own PCN, EOL, and ECN processes (JEDEC J-STD-046 / JESD48)
• Fab, OSAT, and board manufacturing vendors QA control and issues management
• Drive Q&R aspects in test program definitions, coverage, changes, and TTR across wafer sort, final test, and SLT, including burn-in and outlier screening
• Process and product reliability monitoring analysis and control
• Own global environmental compliance for ASIC and board products: RoHS (EU/China), REACH (SVHC, SCIP), POPs, TSCA, PFAS, Prop 65, conflict minerals (CMRT/EMRT), material declarations (IPC-1752A, IMDS), and WEEE/packaging for finished products
• Coordinate product certification (FCC, CE, IEC/UL 62368-1) and Declarations of Conformity; partner with Security on EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) conformity
• Travel up to 20%  

Required Background:  

• BS/MS in electrical engineering, material science, or a related field with 15+ years relevant experience, including 5+ years leading Q&R teams
• Strong hands-on technical background in product quality, reliability, and environmental compliance of complex SoCs (advanced node, flip-chip BGA) and board-level products to support tier-1 customers
• Fabless experience managing foundry, OSAT, and EMS partners
• Mass production experience with Automotive and/or Industrial products, including suppliers and customers engagement
• Good understanding of all aspects of Automotive standards such as AEC-Q100, AEC-Q104, IATF 16949 core tools.
• Experience applying JEDEC and ISO standards; working knowledge of global environmental regulations (RoHS, REACH, PFAS, conflict minerals)
• Ability to drive multi-functional teams (matrix management), analyze qual or inline (fab/OSAT) excursions, and take decisions with some level of uncertainty
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English  

Desired Qualifications and Skills:  

• Experience with Mil standards and qualification procedures (e.g., MIL-STD-883) and counterfeit-part prevention for defense customers
• ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 lead-auditor certification; ASQ CQE or CRE a plus
• Understanding of ISO 26262 aspects 

Personal Attributes 

• Can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively across functions.
• Curious, creative, and resourceful problem solver.
• Execution- and results-oriented.
• Self-driven and proactive.
• Thinks strategically and takes a broader business perspective.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly accountable with a strong commitment to delivering results.   

The annual salary for this position ranges from $196,435 - $304,470. The actual annual salary offered will depend on several factors, including - among others - job-related skills, experience, technical expertise, qualifications, work location, and business needs. The annual salary range for this position is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future.        

In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible for private company equity, and a comprehensive package of employee benefits. Please note that the salary ranges listed for U.S. roles reflect base salary only and do not include equity or other forms of compensation.      

EEO Employer: SiMa is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.