Foreign Material Engineer ( FM Engineer )

AT&S AUSTRIA TECHNOLOGIE & SYSTEMTECHNIK (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AT&S AUSTRIA TECHNOLOGIE & SYSTEMTECHNIK (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. seeks a Foreign Material Quality Engineer to prevent contamination in cleanrooms, investigate incidents, and drive CAPA actions.

You will monitor contamination practices, analyze defect data, and collaborate across Production, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to sustain high-quality semiconductor manufacturing. You will review procedures, deliver training, and support audits to ensure compliance with ISO-like standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Quality, Manufacturing or related field.
• 3+ years in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience in contamination control, defect reduction and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of RCA, CAPA, FMEA and Quality Management Systems.
• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of foreign material and contamination incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement CAPA.
• Monitor and improve contamination control in cleanrooms.
• Conduct risk assessments on materials, equipment, processes and environments.
• Support cleanroom audits, inspections and regulatory activities.
• Analyze quality data, defect trends and customer complaints for improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Supplier Quality teams to eliminate contamination sources.
• Review and update contamination control procedures, work instructions and quality standards.
• Conduct employee training on contamination awareness and cleanroom best practices.
• Support customer audits and regulatory compliance requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

FMEA

QMS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Foreign Material Quality Engineer is responsible for preventing, investigating, and reducing contamination risks in cleanroom manufacturing processes. This role ensures products meet quality standards, customer requirements, and cleanroom contamination control requirements through effective monitoring, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead investigations of foreign material and contamination-related incidents.

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Monitor and improve contamination control practices within cleanroom operations.

Perform risk assessments on materials, equipment, processes, and manufacturing environments.

Support cleanroom audits, inspections, and compliance activities.

Analyze quality data, defect trends, and customer complaints to identify improvement opportunities.

Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supplier Quality teams to eliminate contamination sources.

Review and update contamination control procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.

Conduct employee training on contamination awareness and cleanroom best practices.

Support customer audits and regulatory compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.

3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality within a cleanroom environment.

Experience in contamination control, defect reduction, and problem-solving.

Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, FMEA, and Quality Management Systems.

Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Semiconductor, Medical Device, Electronics, or Precision Manufacturing industries.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, or relevant quality standards.

Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent quality certification.

Familiarity with particle monitoring, cleanroom protocols, and contamination control methodologies

Machinery & Automation 1,001-5,000 employees

AT&S is a globally leading manufacturer of high-end printed circuit boards and IC substrates. AT&S industrialises leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive, Industrial and Medical. AT&S has its headquarters in Austria and global presence with production sites in Austria (Leoben, Fehring) and plants in India (Nanjangud), China (Shanghai, Chongqing) and Korea (Ansan near Seoul). A new high-end production site for IC substrates is currently being established in Kulim, Malaysia. In Leoben, a European competence centre including series production is being built. The company employs roughly 15,000 people. For further information please visit www.ats.net

AT&S is a globally leading manufacturer of high-end printed circuit boards and IC substrates. AT&S industrialises leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive, Industrial and Medical. AT&S has its headquarters in Austria and global presence with production sites in Austria (Leoben, Fehring) and plants in India (Nanjangud), China (Shanghai, Chongqing) and Korea (Ansan near Seoul). A new high-end production site for IC substrates is currently being established in Kulim, Malaysia. In Leoben, a European competence centre including series production is being built. The company employs roughly 15,000 people. For further information please visit www.ats.net

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