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Semiconductor Operations Quality Manager

Keysight Technologies
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Rosa
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2026
Overview

Keysightis at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn moreabout what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.


Responsibilities

The HFTC Operations Quality Manageris responsible forleading and sustaining the Operations Business Management System (BMS) and all applicable quality systems andqualitystandards across HFTC Operations. This role serves as the singlepoint owner for Ops quality systems, ensuring audit readiness, process discipline, corrective/preventative action rigor, and continuous improvement in support of safe, compliant, andhigh-qualitymanufacturing and R&D operations.This position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Labs Quality to ensure alignment to ISO 9001, AS9100, and internal Keysight quality standards, while driving a proactive quality culture across HFTC Operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own Operations Quality Systems
    Lead and sustain the HFTC Operations Business Management System (BMS), ensuring quality processes, documentation, and governance are embedded into daily operations.
  • ISO & Audit Leadership
    Serve as the Operations representative for all internal and external audits (ISO 9001, AS9100, DEKRA),maintainingcontinuous audit readiness and drivingtimelyclosure of findings.
  • Corrective Action & Risk Management
    Own Opsrelated corrective and preventative action processes, including nonconforming product, returns, waivers, and systemic quality risks; ensure robust root cause analysis andclosedloopexecution.
  • Process Control & Change Governance
    Govern Operations process change control and ensure manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and quality recordsremainaccurate, current, and compliant.
  • Metrics & Continuous Improvement
    Define, track, and review Operations quality metrics and dashboards to assess business health,identifygaps, and prioritize continuous improvement actions.
  • Quality Culture & Training
    Promote a strong quality culture across Operations by ensuring effective training, onboarding, and ongoing quality awareness at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering,IndustrialEngineering,Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in quality systems, manufacturing operations, or regulated environments
  • Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environments
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, corrective action systems, audits, and quality documentation
  • Demonstrated ability to leadcrossfunctionalteams and influence without authority
  • Ability to develop andmaintaindocumentation for complex processes
  • Mustpossesselevatedattention to detail
  • Thrives in process development and organizational roles

Preferred

  • Familiarity with AS9100,export compliance knowledge,product lifecycle (PLC), and R&Dtomanufacturing transitions
  • Experience building dashboards and metrics to manage quality systems proactively

The role will be based at our HQ in Santa Rosa, CA. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa area.

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA MIN $124,420-MID $165,890- MAX $207,370

Note:For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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