Senior Quality Engineer - Thick Film & Microelectronics Assembly

Remtec, Inc.; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Remtec, Inc. in Canton, MA, is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to streamline quality protocols for thick film fabrication and microelectronics. This role requires managing compliance with AS9100 standards, enhancing quality processes, and ensuring continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices.

The ideal candidate will need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 3 years of experience in quality engineering within semiconductor manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in microelectronics or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Direct experience with thick film manufacturing and associated assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality requirements for thick film processing and plating.
• Maintain and improve the AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer audits.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Quality management systems

Lean manufacturing principles

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Full Time Professional Remtec, Canton, MA, US

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support quality requirements for our thick film fabrication and microelectronics assembly operations. You will manage quality requirements for thick film processing, plating, wire bonding, light assembly and soldering. This role assists in defining and ensuring strict compliance with AS9100 standards while driving continuous improvement through lean manufacturing principles.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Maintain and improve the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Whys, and Fishbone methodologies.
• Manage the Material Review Board Meetings, timely material disposition and non-conformance reporting.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer/third-party audits.
• Author and update Control Plans, PFMEAs, and inspection plans and procedures.
• Familiarity with product related statutory and regulatory requirements.

Supply Chain, Process & Production Support

• Define, oversee and document the required quality standards for thick film printing, firing, laser trimming and any other associated processes.
• Monitor and validate electroless/electroplating chemical processes and thickness.
• Establish inspection criteria for wire bonding (ball, wedge, ribbon) and other associated assembly and thick film processing processes.
• Define quality controls for manual and automated assembly, test and inspection processes.
• Perform and document requirements for destructive/nondestructive testing as they relate to internal and customer requirements.
• Manage Supplier Quality KPI’s.
• Interact with suppliers to ensure capability and conformance to defined requirements.
• Ensure customer flow downs are properly documented and adhered to.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Apply SPC (Statistical Process Control) to monitor process capabilities.
• Optimize production yields through structured DoE (Design of Experiments).

Qualifications & Skills

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in microelectronics or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Direct experience with thick film manufacturing and associated assembly processes.

Technical Knowledge

• Proficient knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Familiarity with plating processes (nickel, gold, silver) and surface finishes.
• Working knowledge of associated GEA and MIL Standard for product testing and inspection criteria.
• Proficiency in statistical software.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA.