Incoming Material QR Engineer

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer located in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking an IMQR Engineer to manage incoming materials quality and technology. This role requires a Master's or Ph.D. in Material Science and prior experience in the chemical manufacturing industry. Responsibilities include supplier quality management and collaboration with Operations for new technology development. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Masters or Ph. D in Material Science, Material Engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Prior experience in the chemical manufacturing industry is required.
• Prior experience in semiconductor manufacturing/engineering is a plus.
• Semiconductor manufacturing/engineering experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming materials quality and technology.
• Execute the division’s mission of material quality excellence.
• Collaborate with Operations/Fab for material evaluation and problem solving.
• Lead supplier quality management including quality system assessment, audits, and process changes.
• Facilitate infrastructure of the incoming material quality assurance system and coach suppliers on TSMC quality requirements.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Chemical synthesis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Masters or Ph. D in Material Science

Job description

At TSMC Arizona, brilliance can ignite a world of innovation and launch a promising future. The world’s most brilliant innovators entrust us to transform their ideas into world-changing products that impact millions of lives. As long as you have the same passion to pursue excellence, you will find your fit here.

TSMC Arizona is looking for a IMQR Engineer to join our 5‑nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As an IMQR Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.

TSMC Arizona’s Incoming Material Quality & Reliability Department is responsible for Incoming materials quality, supplier quality management, domestic supply chain quality development.

Job Description

Your main responsibilities include:

• Incoming materials quality and technology management.
• Execute and implement the division’s mission of material quality excellence.
• Collaborate with Operations/Fab on new supplier/material evaluation, material problem solving and new technology development.
• Supplier quality management including quality system assessment, on‑site audit, process change control, excursion prevention, variation reduction and related continuously improvement programs.
• Key project: Facilitate the infrastructure of the incoming material quality assurance system. Coach domestic suppliers on TSMC quality requirements to match process of records.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:

• Masters or Ph. D in Material Science, Material Engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Prior experience in the chemical manufacturing industry, or expertise with chemical synthesis, filtration, and purification.
• Prior experience in supplier quality/technology management.
• Prior experience in semiconductor manufacturing/engineering is a plus.
• Demonstrated performance as a self‑starter who can manage multiple priorities within a team environment and meet scheduled commitments.
• Proactive worker, innovative thinker, exhibit good judgement
• Resilient, positive, and confident under pressure.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Be able to work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.