Metrology-Driven Quality Engineer

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, seeks a skilled metrology engineer to design and optimize measurement systems for precision silicon components used in semiconductor tools. You will develop measurement methods, analyze data, and drive quality improvements across product life cycles.

Join a culture focused on Lean, safety, and continuous improvement; you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply GD&T, and mentor others on calibration and inspection practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline; engineering preferred.
• Experience with metrology equipment for root cause diagnostics (CMM, VCMM, laser).
• Strong knowledge of gage/inspection and solving dimensional problems.
• DOE, Six Sigma, and statistics applied to data and process control.
• Deep understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop measurement techniques for new and existing products.
• Support Quality Engineering function in leading root cause and corrective action for internal and external quality issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams in developing, evaluating and implementing corrective actions.
• Establish better dimensional control and capability at new product introduction and continuous improvement throughout the product life cycle.
• Leverage various inspection equipment (CMMs, VCMMs, Contracers, laser).
• Support metrology department in equipment selection, evaluation, and qualification.
• Assure metrology system is compliant to all relevant standards.
• Assist in evaluating and improving process performance through application of measurement science.
• Create inspector certification standards and training on GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Provide expert support to others that independently test, calibrate, and repair electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards.
• Support Lean Manufacturing efforts within work cell(s)/value stream(s) to improve established metrics such as Cycle Time Reduction, budget variances, inventory levels, 5S, TPM, One Piece Flow, SPC, First Pass Yield, Schedule Adherence, Training, Setup Reduction, and Safety.
• Support Silfex’s Lean Manufacturing culture by: Owning the continuous improvement process for measurement and actively supporting other areas; Ensuring all employees are engaged in daily improvement activities; Providing direction and guidance on where to focus attention and improvement efforts.
• Assemble calibration procedures for instruments and equipment, according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and other specifications.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Perform all work related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to Silfex Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Metrology

Gage & inspection knowledge

DOE & Six Sigma

Statistics

Blueprint reading & GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline

Tools

CMM

VCMM

Laser measurement

Job description

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, seeks a skilled metrology engineer to design and optimize measurement systems for precision silicon components used in semiconductor tools. You will develop measurement methods, analyze data, and drive quality improvements across product life cycles.

Join a culture focused on Lean, safety, and continuous improvement; you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply GD&T, and mentor others on calibration and inspection practices.