Quality Engineer I -II

Siltronic AG; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Educational Assistance

Quarterly Bonus

Job summary

Siltronic is seeking a Quality Engineer I-II in Portland, Oregon. The role focuses on improving quality performance across local and global sites, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and related standards.

Starting at $85,000 annually, final compensation will reflect experience and the level (Engineer II or Engineer III). The candidate will lead quality initiatives, interact with customers, and participate in audits, with possible domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business, or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of experience in Quality Engineering or a related role.
• Experience with customer interface, root cause analysis, and quality tools (FTA, FMEA, SPC).
• Ability to learn and apply the company's Quality Management System and standards.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers on quality issues and coordinate resolutions for MRBs.
• Monitor product quality parameters, lot integrity, and packaging/shipment readiness.
• Lead root cause analyses and containment actions via Quality Task Forces.
• Establish internal quality projects to improve yield, on-time shipments, cycle time, and costs.
• Review customer specifications and ensure traceability and acceptability.
• Prepare capability data reports and present to customers, possibly during off-site visits.
• Organize internal and external audits and provide leadership within the team.
• Obtain cross-site project closures and travel as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 | Starting at $85,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and placement at the Engineer II or Engineer III level.

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
• Parental Leave
• 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