NPI Quality and Yield Engineer

Sensata Technologies; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a New Product Introduction Quality and Yield Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role combines technical expertise with collaboration across various teams, focusing on yield improvement and quality assurance. The successful candidate will analyze manufacturing yield data, lead initiatives for continuous improvement, and work closely with design and test engineering teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about enhancing product quality, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork!

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong communication and organization skills are essential.
• Proficient in quality and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analysis and generate reports to identify data trends.
• Support early assessment of yield issues to minimize waste.
• Oversee yield data procedures and maintain system effectiveness.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Time Management

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving Techniques

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

JMP

Minitab

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Swindon Silicon Systems is seeking an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality and Yield Engineer to join our team in Royal Wootton Bassett location.

The successful candidate will be responsible for organising, monitoring, analysing and presenting manufacturing yield data to internal teams and foundry partners. As a yield improvement engineer, they will lead efforts to identify, assess, and resolve yield issues early in the production process by analysing test data and collaborating with relevant teams to enhance workflows and ensure high product quality.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with close collaboration across partner teams including design, test engineering, project managers and supply chain.

General Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analysis and generate detailed reports to identify data trends and areas requiring attention to address operational and product-related issues.
• Support short loop planning for early assessment of yield issues, aiming to identify issues early to minimise waste and inefficiencies. Work closely with design and test engineers to pinpoint root causes and contain.
• Identify, participate in and/or lead high impact process control initiatives to achieve continuous improvements in quality, delivery, cost and production yield at fab partners, working collaboratively with design, test engineering, and supply teams.
• Oversee yield data procedures and outcomes at foundry partners, ensuring process control systems and measurement databases are available, reliable and error resistant. Provide support to address gaps and maintain system effectiveness as needed.
• Track schedule, cost, risk assessment, and yield of the improvement activities within all fab partners, to include materials, utilities, and labour.
• Develop/improve in-line measurement plans for process monitoring and lead yield improvement initiatives. Provide management with updates on activities, gather feedback for process enhancements, and share statistical data insights.
• Review operating conditions and recommend corrective actions, including developing and communicating best practices between suppliers and internal teams. This also involves creating checklists, guidelines, "lessons learned," and historical documents to capture and record all yield improvement activities.
• Work closely with internal and external process teams to understand requirements and identify improvement opportunities; translate into project or minor enhancement specifications, complete with work estimates and forecasted benefits.

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results.
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.
• Understanding of CMOS technology and device physics.
• Proficient in quality and process improvement methodologies, including FMEA, MSA, GR&R, SPC, and problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 5-Why, Pareto analysis, and familiarity with standards like IATF 16949.
• Ability to evaluate and improve product quality and efficiency.
• Advanced skills in data analysis using tools such as JMP, Minitab, Python, or MATLAB.