Job Description

The Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring high standards of product quality, focusing on developing and maintaining robust systems to meet technical specifications and customer expectations. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to establish quality protocols, address production challenges, and drive continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:1. Process Monitoring and Control: Regularly inspect manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify opportunities for process enhancements.2. Defect Analysis and Troubleshooting: Investigate product defects and failures, perform root cause analysis using tools like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and implement corrective actions.3. Quality Audits and Compliance: Conduct internal audits and coordinate external quality audits to maintain adherence to industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and customer requirements.4. Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze quality-related data (e.g., yield, defect rates) to detect trends, generate reports, and support decision-making for quality improvements.5. Supplier Quality Management: Work with suppliers to ensure material quality standards are met, address supplier quality issues, and drive improvement initiatives.6. Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead or participate in projects aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing waste, and optimizing processes through methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.7. Quality Control System Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement quality control systems and processes tailored to semiconductor microchip production.8. Production Data Analysis: Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends, address potential issues, and provide actionable insights for process optimization.9. Statistical and Methodological Assessments: Apply statistical analysis and quality assurance methodologies to evaluate product quality, identify defect root causes, and develop effective corrective measures.Qualifications & Competencies:1. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) or Materials Science, with a focus on semiconductor equipment manufacturing processes.2. Professional Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience in a similar role.3. Quality Tools Proficiency: Skilled in utilizing quality tools and methodologies, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).4. Data Analysis Expertise: Proficient in using data analysis software (e.g., JMP, Minitab) to interpret and manage large datasets for quality improvement and problem resolution.5. Analytical Skills: Strong ability to troubleshoot defects, determine root causes of quality issues, and develop effective solutions.6. Semiconductor Reliability Knowledge: Understanding of reliability testing and engineering, including accelerated life testing, stress testing, and the impact of environmental factors on product performance and longevity.7. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work with R&D, production, and maintenance teams to implement quality improvements.8. Six Sigma Certification: Possesses a Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, showcasing expertise in process improvement and quality management techniques.9. Technical Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP systems, and quality management software tools.10. Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes Understanding: Basic knowledge of key semiconductor processes like lithography, etching, and deposition, with awareness of their impact on product quality.11. Communication and Collaboration: Excellent ability to communicate technical information clearly across teams and facilitate collaborative problem-solving efforts.

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