As a Senior Quality Engineer at Fauna Robotics, you will be responsible for driving quality systems throughout the hardware development and production lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with various teams to establish robust quality processes and ensure product reliability and safety. The role involves working with contract manufacturers and developing quality management systems suitable for a hardware startup. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative robotic solutions that enhance everyday life.

• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a hardware product company such as consumer electronics, robotics, or medical devices.
• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with quality systems in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Experience with robotics, mechatronics, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with IPC standards such as IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001.
• Experience with PLM/QMS tools like Arena, ETQ, or Greenlight Guru.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems appropriate for a hardware startup.
• Establish and own incoming inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection criteria and procedures.
• Define and drive First Article Inspection processes with contract manufacturers.
• Create and manage Non-Conformance Reports, CAPAs, and deviation/waiver processes.
• Author and maintain clear work instructions, assembly procedures, and inspection checklists.
• Serve as a key quality interface with contractors, conducting audits and resolving production issues.
• Lead or support DFMEA/PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate failure modes.
• Drive reliability testing planning and execution, including environmental stress screening and accelerated life testing.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.