Senior QA Engineer

ichor systems, inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ichor systems, inc. seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality plans for semiconductor equipment manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and achieve objectives.

You will establish metrics like defect rate, yield, and throughput, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance. Responsibilities include audits, process monitoring, data analysis for root causes, and delivery of inspection protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related field in the semiconductor industry
• ASQ CQE or CQT preferred
• Experience with front-end equipment manufacturing preferred
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles (ISO 9001, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills (Power BI)
• Proficient in statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools
• Familiarity with industry-specific software (SAP, Oracle, AGILE)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with internal stakeholders and team-oriented
• Good communication and meticulousness

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality control plans, procedures, and standards for equipment manufacturing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate quality risks
• Establish and maintain quality objectives and metrics (defect rate, yield, throughput)
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001)
• Monitor production processes to identify opportunities for improvement
• Analyze data to identify trends and root causes of quality issues
• Develop and implement inspection protocols for equipment and components
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SEMI, CE, UL)
• Conduct training for QCs and manufacturing staff on quality procedures
• Investigate and resolve quality issues using 8D, Fishbone, Pareto
• Implement corrective actions and preventive measures
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Maintain quality records and documentation
• Prepare and submit quality reports to management
• Communicate quality performance to stakeholders
• Work with design engineers to ensure DFM and DFR
• Collaborate with supplier quality engineers and suppliers to ensure incoming quality
• Provide training on quality procedures and standards

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

AGILE

Job description

Quality Planning

• Develop and maintain quality control plans, procedures, and standards for equipment manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain) to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Establish and maintain quality objectives and metrics (e.g., defect rate, yield, throughput).

Quality Assurance

• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Monitor production processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze data to identify trends and root causes of quality issues.

Quality Control

• Develop and implement inspection protocols for equipment and components.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SEMI, CE, UL).
• Conduct training for QCs and manufacturing staff on quality procedures.

Problem‑Solving And Continuous Improvement

• Investigate and resolve quality issues using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis.
• Implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

Industry‑Specific Requirements

• Familiarity with semiconductor industry standards (SEMI, ISO 14644).
• Knowledge of cleanroom protocols and contamination control.
• Understanding of equipment reliability and maintainability.

Documentation And Reporting

• Maintain quality records and documentation.
• Prepare and submit quality reports to management.
• Communicate quality performance to stakeholders.

Collaboration And Training

• Work with design engineers to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for reliability (DFR).
• Collaborate with supplier quality engineers and suppliers to ensure the quality of incoming components.
• Provide training on quality procedures and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Quality Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related field in the semiconductor industry.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred.
• Experience with front‑end equipment manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles (e.g., ISO 9001, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills (via Power BI).
• Proficient in statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools.
• Familiarity with industry‑specific software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, AGILE).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is required.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Possess good communication, meticulous and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team, as well as independently.