Senior PCB Supplier QA Engineer – Global Quality & Supply

Lam Research; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure PCB/PCBA supplier processes and products meet Lam quality standards. You will design, implement, and maintain QA programs at supplier sites, analyze production data, and drive corrective actions with suppliers.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues, lead supplier audits, and manage transitions from NPI to production, with willingness to travel globally as needed.

Qualifications

• PCB/PCBA manufacturing knowledge and DFM/DFA proficiency.
• Strong understanding of PCB supplier engagement and EMS workflows.
• Experience interpreting schematics, Gerber files, and engineering docs.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers to obtain CoC and FAIR documents.
• Fluency in IPC standards and applying acceptability criteria in audits.
• Experience with SCARs, 8D, containment actions and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and onboard PCB suppliers to meet Lam quality standards.
• Lead supplier process audits, capability assessments, and quality-system evaluations.
• Review EQs/DFM queries and identify gaps or risks with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Lead PCB supplier transitions from NPI to production and multi-sourcing.
• Interface with SET, commodity heads, and account teams to drive quality excellence.
• Organize and lead internal/external review meetings.

Skills

PCB/PCBA know-how

DFM & DFA

Quality assurance

Supplier audits

8D problem solving

IPC standards

Gerber file interpretation

SCARs management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Valor

Cadence Allegro

CAM350

Job description

Lam Research in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure PCB/PCBA supplier processes and products meet Lam quality standards. You will design, implement, and maintain QA programs at supplier sites, analyze production data, and drive corrective actions with suppliers.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues, lead supplier audits, and manage transitions from NPI to production, with willingness to travel globally as needed.