Quality Engineer, Semiconductor — Drive Defect-Free Output

POET Technologies Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Quality Engineer (PQE) to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.

You will inspect materials, analyze quality data, and ensure outputs meet internal standards and external regulations throughout the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to develop and maintain QA protocols, perform inspections, root-cause analysis, and support NPD and supplier quality initiatives to drive yield

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of quality experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, SPC, MSA, PPAP) and AQL sampling.
• Proficiency in inspection tools (digital microscope, CMM) and statistical software (Minitab).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product quality standards, control plans, and inspection procedures.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and outgoing product inspections.
• Analyze quality data to identify defect trends and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support New Product Development (NPD) to ensure quality requirements are integrated.
• Support product failure investigations and supplier quality issue resolution.
• Maintain quality documentation (FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC records).
• Support audits and drive continuous improvement to improve yield and reduce defects.

Skills

Quality mindset

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

GD&T interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

FMEA

8D

5 Whys

SPC

MSA

PPAP

AQL sampling

Job description

POET Technologies Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Quality Engineer (PQE) to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.

You will inspect materials, analyze quality data, and ensure outputs meet internal standards and external regulations throughout the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to develop and maintain QA protocols, perform inspections, root-cause analysis, and support NPD and supplier quality initiatives to drive yield