In-Process QA Engineer – Pre-Assembly & FOL

STMicroelectronics; Muar; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics is seeking an In-Process Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and process stability across manufacturing. You will lead in-process quality activities, prevent defects, and strengthen process controls while collaborating with Process Engineering and Manufacturing to meet quality targets.

You will drive the QA function for Pre-Assembly and Front-of-Line, manage MRB and 8D activities, support CIs and external excursions, and participate in NPI and quality audits to uphold a

Qualifications

• PhD, Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of QA experience in Assembly.
• Experience with Wafer Back grinding/Wafer Saw, Die Attach or Wire Bond is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with shopfloor.
• Leadership to drive quality programs and team engagement.
• Knowledge of quality tools: 8D, 3×5 Why, Fault Tree Analysis, FMEA, Control Plans and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA function for Pre-Assembly and Front-of-Line (FOL) assembly.
• Lead and manage MRB, disposition and risk assessment for NCL lots, minimizing delivery impact.
• Lead 8D problem-solving for CARs and internal excursions to improve quality.
• Manage customer incidents and external excursions for Pre-Assembly and FOL.
• Strengthen the assembly quality system to prevent defects.
• Participate in NPI development to ensure new products meet manufacturing quality requirements.
• Conduct quality system audits and coordinate customer visits and audits in Pre-Assembly and FOL.
• Manage change control for Pre-Assembly and FOL with risk assessments and change management.
• Participate in daily line briefings and quality campaigns to promote zero-defect mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Quality mindset

Communication

Shopfloor engagement

Education

PhD/Master’s/Bachelor in Materials Science or Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Manufacturing/Electronics)

Tools

8D problem solving

3x5 Why

Fault Tree Analysis

FMEA

Control Plans

Statistical methods

ISO/IATF/VDA auditing

Job description

STMicroelectronics is seeking an In-Process Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and process stability across manufacturing. You will lead in-process quality activities, prevent defects, and strengthen process controls while collaborating with Process Engineering and Manufacturing to meet quality targets.

You will drive the QA function for Pre-Assembly and Front-of-Line, manage MRB and 8D activities, support CIs and external excursions, and participate in NPI and quality audits to uphold a