Quality Engineer (NPD/NPI) Semiconductor

Adecco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality initiatives across the new product development lifecycle for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will partner with process integration, manufacturing, R&D, and suppliers to ensure qualification, reliability, and performance meet standards and to support a smooth transition to production.

The role requires 3+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing, strong SPC/8D/Six Sigma knowledge, and hands-on experience with semiconductor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with strong analytical capabilities.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Expertise in SPC, 8D, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment and machine integration.
• Hands-on NPD/NPI experience including CTQ identification and MSA.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.
• Proficient data analysis using JMP or Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA activities for semiconductor equipment, modules, and components, including qualification and reliability testing.
• Oversee equipment integration projects ensuring QC requirements are met.
• Drive quality initiatives throughout NPD/NPI lifecycle to volume production ramp-up.
• Collaborate to define and monitor quality metrics: SPC, defect reduction, KPI performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and assist with customer complaints (RMA/field returns).
• Work with Field Service Engineers to monitor machine performance and drive improvements.
• Identify cross-functional process improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customer locations as needed.

Skills

Quality engineering

SPC

8D problem solving

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

JMP

Minitab

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Materials Science

Physics

Chemical Engineering

Related discipline

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

In this role, you will drive product quality initiatives throughout the new product development lifecycle, with a focus on the successful integration, qualification, and performance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across process integration, manufacturing, R&D, and suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and to support product reliability, performance, and a smooth transition into production.

This company is a global supplier of semiconductor assembly and surface-mount technology. With R&D and manufacturing capabilities across Asia and Europe, it specializes in chip assembly equipment, SMT systems, and smart factory solutions supporting electronics, automotive, telecom, and consumer industries.

The Job

• Lead quality assurance activities for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, modules, and incoming components, covering qualification, reliability testing, failure analysis, and yield improvement.
• Oversee and support semiconductor equipment and machine integration projects, ensuring effective process integration and compliance with established quality requirements.
• Drive quality initiatives throughout the NPD/NPI lifecycle, from the design and development stage through volume production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with process engineering, manufacturing, and integration teams to establish and monitor quality metrics, including SPC, defect reduction, and KPI performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support the resolution of customer complaints, including RMA and field return cases.
• Work closely with Field Service Engineers to monitor machine field performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement cross-functional process and quality improvements to enhance product reliability and performance.
• Travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customer locations as required to support equipment integration, audits, troubleshooting, and other project activities.

The Talent

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in quality engineering within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality methodologies, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), 8D problem-solving, and Six Sigma.
• Proven experience in semiconductor equipment and machine integration, including process tool qualification and integration into fab manufacturing lines.
• Hands-on experience in New Product Development / New Product Introduction (NPD/NPI), including product characterization, identification of Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) and critical parameters, qualification and test development, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and transfer to production.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30% as required.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills, with proficiency in tools such as JMP and Minitab.