Sr. PCBA Supplier Quality Engineer

Lam Research; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Senior PCBA Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier processes meet quality standards and drive improvements. You will design and implement QA programs, inspect production and finished goods at supplier sites, analyze data and resolve technical issues with suppliers.

The role requires extensive IPC knowledge, DFx skills, and international travel. Lam offers on-site presence with collaboration across SET/Global Operations to deliver

Qualifications

• PCB/PCBA manufacturing knowledge and DFM & DFA processes.
• Interpreting electrical schematics, Gerber files and engineering documentation with suppliers.
• IPC standards fluency: IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721, IPC-6012.
• Experience with supplier audits, SCARs, 8D investigations and root cause analysis.
• Travel globally to supplier manufacturing locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier quality assurance programs for PCBA components.
• Lead supplier process audits, capability assessments, and quality-system evaluations.
• Drive closure of audit findings and supplier corrective actions (SCARs/8D).
• Coordinate PCBA supplier transitions from NPI to production and multi-sourcing.
• Collaborate with global Lam teams to ensure supplier quality alignment.

Skills

PCB/PCBA knowledge

DFM

DFA

Supplier quality

Electrical schematics

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Valor

Cadence Allegro

CAM350

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Sr. PCBA Supplier Quality Engineer

Date: Oct 14, 2026

Location: Batu Kawan, Penang, MY

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam'sbusiness

The impact you’ll make

As a Supplier Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer at Lam, you'll make an impact in ensuring suppliers manufacturing processes and products meet quality standards by designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance programs. You design methods for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production processes and finished products onsite at our global suppliers’ locations. By analyzing production data, you identify trends and partner with the supplier to resolve technical, quality and production challenges. Your expertise will help develop excellence in supplier product inputs supporting Lam's commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable products.

What you’ll do

• Supplier development, program/project management, cross-functional team alignment functions for key initiatives in the Supplier Engineering and Technology (SET) Group. Our group in SET is responsible for innovation and problem-solving in PCBA manufacturing, test, supplier quality, supply chain design, and material & supplier selection, development, and technology


• Developing and onboarding PCBA Suppliers to meet Lam quality standards.


• Leading supplier process audits, manufacturing capability assessments, capacity reviews, and quality system evaluations. Identify risks and drive closure of audit findings.


• Leading PCBA supplier transition activities from NPI to production and/or multi-sourcing of PCBAs


• Interfacing with key teams within Lam including technical product groups, account teams and global operations as a representative of SET


• Influencing decisions and company-driven objectives within internal and external groups to achieve goals


• Providing seamless interface with SET global commodity heads to account teams and other members of SET


• Organizing and owning internal and external Review Meetings.

Who we’re looking for

• PCB/PCBA manufacturing knowledge and design for manufacturability (DFM & DFA)- PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes,including PCB fabrication technologies, SMT assembly processes, Reflow soldering, SPI, Wave/selective solder, AOI, ICT, flying probe, BGA, QFN, CSP assembly, X-ray inspection, Underfill/conformal coating, Press-fit technologies,High-density and high-layer-count PCBAs, functional test, and reliability testing methodologies

Experienced with interpreting electrical schematics, assembly drawings, Gerber files, fabrication notes, and engineering documentation, and can effectively communicate technical requirements with suppliers

• IPC standards fluency: IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721,IPC-6012; ability to apply acceptability criteria directly in supplier audits and non-conformance disposition.


• Cleanliness and contamination control requirements (ionic contamination testing, no-clean vs. wash processes)


• Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), 8D investigations, containment actions, and root cause analysis efforts to rapidly resolve quality issues and drive systemic improvements


• Experience using Valor, Cadence Allegro, CAM350 or similar tool


• Working knowledge of SPC, Cpk, DOE, GR&R (MSA), 5-Why, 6S/7W, t/F tests, box plots, 8D, Ishikawa diagrams

• Working knowledge of electronic component qualification, ESD controls, moisture sensitivity (MSL), counterfeit mitigation, component traceability, and failure analysis methodologies.

Familiarity with component lifecycle management, alternate qualification, and obsolescence risk mitigation.

• Proficient in written and verbal communication (English).

Ability and willingness to travel globally to supplier manufacturing locations as required.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent.


• Minimum 10 years’ experience in PCB/PCBA design/manufacturing, supplier quality, preferably in the Semiconductor Industry

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company’s intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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