Senior / Staff / Senior Staff Engineer Quality Engineering

Infineon Technologies AG; Kulim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG seeks a Senior Staff Engineer Quality Engineering to drive quality improvements across WBG wafer fabrication technologies (SiC/GaN). You will lead problem-solving using Six Sigma, 8D and 5 Why analyses, oversee FMEA risk reviews, and ensure process qualification during transfers and new tool implementations.

You will collaborate with Technology, Production and Business Division teams to raise quality, reliability and productivity, monitor trends, and support audits and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in semiconductor wafer fabrication quality.
• Experience with Wide Bandgap (SiC/GaN) processes and equipment.
• Ability to lead deviation and customer complaint management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Quality Engineer for assigned product technologies and manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and customer expectations.
• Ensure quality performance, process stability, and successful qualification throughout Technology Transfer and Technology Qualification activities.
• Lead Deviation Management and Customer Complaint Management activities within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Facilitate and lead structured problem-solving using Six Sigma, 8D, and 5 Why Analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Moderate and drive FMEA reviews and risk assessments for new tool qualifications, process releases, and technology implementations.
• Review and approve quality-related procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with standards and business objectives.
• Drive continuous quality improvement by identifying process gaps and enhancing capability.
• Collaborate with Technology, Production, and Business Division to achieve quality, reliability, and productivity targets.
• Monitor quality performance indicators, analyze trends, and initiate improvement actions to enhance robustness and product quality.
• Support internal and external audits, customer visits, and quality assessments with technical expertise.

Skills

Six Sigma

8D

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

FMEA

MS Excel

PowerPoint

8D reporting

Job description

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. Driving continuous improvement - ready to make quality a culture? As a Senior Staff Engineer Quality Engineering in our Quality & Excellence team uncover the root causes behind every single error, drive transformational improvements, and implement forwardthinking solutions to ensure our products exceed the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. Are you in?

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Serve as the Quality Engineer for assigned product technologies and manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and customer expectations.
• Ensure quality performance, process stability, and successful qualification throughout Technology Transfer and Technology Qualification activities.
• Lead Deviation Management and Customer Complaint Management activities within the assigned area of responsibility, demonstrating strong leadership in driving and managing projects of varying complexity and scale.
• Facilitate and lead structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as Six Sigma, 8D, and 5 Why Analysis to identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Moderate and drive FMEA reviews and risk assessments for new tool qualifications, process releases, and technology implementations to ensure robust risk mitigation.
• Review and approve quality-related procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with quality standards, operational requirements, and business objectives.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, enhancing process capability, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, includingTechnology, Production, and Business Division, to achieve quality, reliability, and productivity targets.
• Monitor quality performance indicators, analyze trends, and proactively initiate improvement actions to enhance process robustness and product quality.
• Support internal and external audits, customer visits, and quality assessments by providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance with applicable quality management systems.

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, Materials Engineering, or an equivalent engineering or scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the semiconductor wafer fabrication industry.
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in the qualification, characterization, and release of Wide Bandgap (WBG) technologies, including Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) processes and equipment.
• Proven ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools, including Six Sigma, 8D, 5 Why Analysis, and Failure Modeand Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Demonstrated strong analytical and systematic troubleshooting skills.
• Highly motivated to develop in-depth technical expertise in assigned technologies and processes, with a proactive approach toward identifying opportunities and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong passion for quality excellence, customer satisfaction, and delivering high-quality results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Comfortable collaborating and interacting with employees, customers, suppliers, and business partners across all organizational levels and functions.
• Confident in presenting technical findings, project updates, and improvement initiatives to management and cross‑functional teams in both Kulim and European organizations.
• Demonstrates a high level of ownership, accountability, and commitment to achieving organizational objectives.

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.

As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game‑changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT.

Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.