Staff Quality Assurance Engineer- Project Fremont

Coherent; Calamba; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance professional in Laguna to lead end-to-end QA/QC activities in a 100% onsite role.

You will independently manage complex quality issues, drive root-cause investigations, review PFMEA and control plans, and coordinate line qualification for production readiness. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering with at least 5 years in semiconductor or electronics/optoelectronics, and strong data-analysis, leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or equivalents with at least 5 years in semiconductor/electronics/optoelectronics.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes and tools.
• Experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and inspection standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end quality activities for QA and QC.
• Manage complex quality issues and drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Review and approve quality plans, PFMEA, control plans, inspection standards, and validation results.
• Lead line qualification to ensure production readiness.
• Establish and improve inspection methods and QC systems.
• Analyze quality data: yield, DPPM, customer complaints, and cost of poor quality.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects to reduce defects and scrap.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, SQE, and customers on critical issues.
• Conduct and support internal, customer, and supplier audits.
• Review containment, material disposition, corrective actions, and risk mitigation plans.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to Associate Engineers and production staff.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards with quality improvement recommendations.
• Escalate significant quality risks to management.

Skills

Quality assurance processes

Root cause analysis

FMEA/Control Plan

Audits (internal/customer/supplier)

Data analysis (DPPM, yield)

Leadership & mentoring

Problem solving

Communication & coordination

Microsoft Office

Quality reporting

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead end-the-end quality activities of quality assurance and control.
• Independently manage complex quality issues and lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Review and approve quality plans, PFMEA, Control Plans, inspection standards, and validation results.
• Lead line qualification activities to ensure production readiness.
• Establish and improve inspection methods, and quality-control systems.
• Analyze quality trends, yield, DPPM, customer complaints, and cost-of-poor-quality data.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer concerns.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, SQE, and customers on critical quality issues.
• Conduct and support internal, customer, and supplier audits.
• Review and approve containment, material disposition, corrective-action, and risk-mitigation plans within assigned authority.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentoring to Associate Engineers, Inspectors, and production personnel.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, project updates, and recommendations for quality improvement.
• Escalate significant quality risks and support management in quality-related decisions.

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or its equivalents with at least 5 years of relevant work experience semiconductor or electronics / optoelectronics industry.

Skills

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Control processes.
• Knowledge of NPI, line qualification, process validation, and production readiness.
• Proficiency in 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, and CAPA.
• Ability to analyze quality data, defects, yield, DPPM, and process trends.
• Familiarity with audits, Gage R&R, process capability, and measurement-system analysis.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, coordination, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of JMP, Minitab, or similar tools is an advantage.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and quality presentations.
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail, data-driven thinking, and effective decision-making.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and effective people-management skills.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!