Quality Engineer I -II

Siltronic; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k matching

Educational assistance

Quarterly bonus

Vacation 120 hours

Holidays 10

Sick time 64 hours

Life Insurance

Public transportation subsidy

Wellness programs

Job summary

Siltronic is seeking a Quality Engineer I-II to evaluate internal systems and lead improvement initiatives ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and IMS requirements. The role includes customer interactions, data analysis, and cross-site collaboration, with emphasis on root cause control and project leadership.

The position requires a B.S. in engineering or related field and 2+ years in quality engineering, with strong communication skills and proficiency in quality tools.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business, or equivalent.
• Minimum two years in Quality Engineering or related role with customer interface experience.
• Experience with quality and reliability tools (FTA, FMEA, SPC); knowledge of wafer manufacturing parameters.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers on quality issues and resolve MRBs and related items.
• Trace lot genealogies and monitor containment actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and Quality Task Force projects.
• Establish internal quality projects to reduce defects and improve yield.
• Review specifications for traceability and acceptability.
• Prepare capability data reports for customers; may involve off-site visits.
• Organize internal and external audits; provide leadership in teams.
• Coordinate cross-site or international project closures requiring travel.
• Communicate quality status to the Business Unit and customers.
• Provide face-to-face responses to customers; travel domestically as needed.
• Evaluate sample plans for effectiveness; provide quality training.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Customer interface

FMEA

SPC

Auditing

Data systems

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing data systems

Job description

Siltronic is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of highly specialized hyper pure silicon wafers. Being an international market player, we serve the semiconductor industry worldwide and partner with many leading chip manufacturers. Our global production network in Asia, Europe, and the USA includes today’s most advanced plants for 200mm and 300mm wafers. We provide a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, educational assistance, and a quarterly success sharing bonus program.

Seeking a Quality Engineer I-II

The Quality Engineer II evaluates internal systems and leads improvement initiatives to enhance Business Unit quality performance, including forming and guiding Quality Task Forces for targeted projects. Assesses the adequacy of process controls and system improvements to prevent misprocessing and determines appropriate involvement of external customers in product quality issues. Identifies and coordinates key stakeholders to review material quality concerns and facilitates final product disposition and acceptability decisions. Evaluates the effectiveness of management and support processes across local and global sites to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, the International Management System (IMS), customer‑specific requirements, and applicable local and international quality standards.

Job Duties:

• Interact with customers on quality related issues, and work to resolve C1s, MRBs, etc. Monitor and ensure proper activities surrounding all aspects of the product including technical parameters, lot integrity, packaging, shipment preparation, labels, packing list, CofC, etc.
• Utilize existing data and feedback systems and trace lot genealogies, with special focus on containment action.
• Lead and facilitate root cause analysis, containment measures and solutions through Quality Task Force project management.
• Establish internal quality projects to reduce QNs thus improving yield, on-time shipments, cycle time, variation, and operating costs. Monitor and control the execution of assigned project tasks.
• Review customer specifications and data and ensure traceability and acceptability.
• Evaluate and prepare capability data reports for periodic presentation to customers, which may include off site visits.
• Organize and facilitate internal and external audits.
• Provide a leadership role in the team environment.
• Obtain cross-site project closures, which may require international travel.
• Communicate quality status and customer needs to the Business Unit.
• Provide face-to-face responses to customers, requiring domestic travel.
• Evaluate sample plans for effectiveness.
• Provide quality training as appropriate.

Position Requirements:

Requires a B.S. degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business, or an equivalent field, along with a minimum of two years of experience in Quality Engineering or a closely related role. Experience should include customer interface, root cause analysis, and use of quality and reliability tools such as FTA, FMEA, SPC, sampling methods, and auditing. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of measurement systems, correlations, and key technical parameters used in wafer manufacturing processes, as well as the ability to learn and apply the company’s Quality Management System and applicable semiconductor customer and international quality standards. Strong proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software is required, including experience with manufacturing information and data systems. The position requires highly effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical and quality information to key customers and internal management.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following tasks:

• Ability to sit / stand / walk as required for various periods of time
• Ability to use office equipment, phones, laptop effectively for various amounts of time throughout the day
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

Benefits and Compensation:

• 120 hours vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 64 hours of sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Health Savings Account Option
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Leave Oregon
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Wellness Assistance
• Legal Insurance
• Quarterly Success Share Bonus
• Referral Program
• Retirement Plan Options, up to 5% Match
• Sponsored Wellness Programs & Challenges
• Subsidize Public Transportation Pass

**Relocation assistance is not offered

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