Qualitätssicherungstechniker/in

Lam Research AG; Villach; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research AG is seeking a Quality Engineer in Villach to act as an interface between regional Quality Program Leaders and Functional Quality Managers within a global quality network.

You will monitor quality performance, drive investigations, and implement improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Fluent English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's, or 3 years with a Master's, or equivalent.
• Technical background in semiconductor equipment or related engineering fields.
• Solid understanding of QMS and quality standards.
• Experience with 8D, root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, or similar methods.
• Strong data analysis and cross-functional project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Interface with regional QPLs and FQMs in a global quality network.
• Monitor quality performance and report against defined objectives.
• Lead quality investigations and drive cross-functional improvements.
• Prevent quality escapes by applying methods during development.
• Analyze data, identify systemic issues, and initiate QMS improvements.
• Connect quality performance to financial impact and prioritize actions.
• Mentor Quality Case Owners (QCOs).

Skills

Quality analysis

Root cause analysis

8D methodology

FMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

LOCATION: Villach, AT, 9500

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Act as an interface to regional Quality Program Leaders (QPLs) and Functional Quality Managers (FQMs) within a global quality network.

Monitor quality performance and incoming quality records, and report performance against defined quality objectives.

Drive quality investigations and improvement decisions in a cross-functional team environment.

Prevent quality escapes early in the product development stage by applying appropriate quality methods and transferring lessons learned from installed-base quality into development programs.

Analyze quality performance data and trends, identify systematic issues, and initiate improvements to products and the quality management system.

Connect quality performance with financial impact, including cost of quality, and support prioritization of quality improvement activities.

Act as a quality mentor and coach for Quality Case Owners (QCOs).

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an enthusiastic Quality Engineer who is passionate about continuous improvement and committed to strengthening the quality of our products and systems. The ideal candidate is motivated by evolving technology, increasing customer expectations, and the opportunity to contribute to an interdisciplinary global quality network. You bring a structured problem-solving mindset, strong collaboration skills, and the drive to turn quality insights into sustainable improvements.

Preferred qualifications:

• +5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Technical background in semiconductor equipment, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of quality management systems (QMS) and experience applying quality standards and processes.
• Experience with quality methods such as 8D, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, FMEA, or similar problem-solving approaches.
• Project management capabilities and the ability to lead cross-functional improvement activities.
• Strong data analysis capabilities, including data mining, trend analysis, interpretation of quality metrics, and translation of findings into actionable conclusions.
• Fluent English skills are required; German language skills are beneficial.
• Quality certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent are a plus.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

This position is subject to the https://www.metalltechnischeindustrie.at/fileadmin/content/Dokumente/Kollektivvertrag/KV-2025_2026/FMTI_Mindesgehaltstabelle_2025.pdf in the occupation group F. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills.

The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

WORKING HOURS

Flexitime model 38,5 hours/week, Core hours (Mo-Th 9-15, Fr 9-11:30)