Manufacturing STEM OPT Jobs in Utah

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

A fast-paced, dynamic environment manufacturing world-class wireless communications equipment for military and public safety customers around the world.

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Manufacturing Quality Engineer, you will serve as our quality engineering authority supporting development, production, and sustaining activities on the factory floor at our new Salt Lake City Electronics Manufacturing Facility. In this role, you will serve as the critical bridge between headquarters and local production. This role emphasizes quality system ownership, equipment and process control, and technical leadership. The Quality Engineer works closely with headquarters engineering and quality, site operations, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry and customer quality requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead acceptance testing, qualification, and validation of first article PCBs, assemblies, and components in a Linux-based environment.
• Manage the company test equipment program, including calibration scheduling, documentation, and compliance with ISO/AS9100 standards.
• Serve as ESD Control Program Manager, ensuring site compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 or equivalent standards.
• Drive structured root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and supplier-related issues.
• Author and maintain comprehensive work instructions and quality procedures; provide technical training to operators to ensure process consistency and adherence to established quality benchmarks.
• Author and maintain Quality Assurance procedures, inspection instructions, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with engineering to incorporate quality and reliability considerations into new designs (DFM/DFR).
• Perform supplier quality activities, including evaluation of incoming materials, vendor audits, and SCAR management.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior quality engineers and inspectors.
• Analyze quality data and prepare metrics reporting for leadership, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards.
• As necessary, perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent demonstrable experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Four or more years of professional experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related technical discipline.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Ability to work 100% on-site.
• Ability to travel extensively to Los Angeles for training during the initial months of the role.
• Direct experience managing calibration programs and test equipment compliance in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ESD controls and standards.
• Strong background in root cause analysis and quality system documentation in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with inspection and measurement tools (multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, microscopes, oscilloscopes).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and dynamically align to changing business conditions.
• Experience in an AS9100/ISO 9001 electronics manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with RF systems, PCB assembly, and high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
• Prior experience interfacing with customers and external auditors.
• IPC Certification.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Target Base Salary Range

$100,000 - $150,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.