Staff QA Engineer – Semiconductor Fab, Zero-Defects Drive

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. seeks a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer for its Austin, TX site. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve processes to protect product quality and reliability.

The candidate will drive quality metrics, sustain robust Quality Systems, and collaborate with suppliers and Fab Engineering to qualify new materials. Strong problem-solving and auditing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field is required.
• 5-7+ years of semiconductor wafer fabrication QA experience.
• Experience with industry-standard quality tools (8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Poka-Yoke, 5S, etc.).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100 is required or preferred.
• Statistical tools (SPC, DOE) for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive and improve fab quality metrics with a Zero Defects focus.
• Establish and sustain quality systems, including change management and MRB processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers, fab engineering and QA to ensure material specifications.
• Perform internal audits of quality systems and processes to identify improvements.
• Lead corrective actions and cross-functional CI initiatives.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and effective stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Root cause analysis

Education

BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related

Tools

8D

FMEA

5 Whys

Poka-Yoke

5S

SPC

DOE

Job description

SkyWater Technology, Inc. seeks a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer for its Austin, TX site. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve processes to protect product quality and reliability.

The candidate will drive quality metrics, sustain robust Quality Systems, and collaborate with suppliers and Fab Engineering to qualify new materials. Strong problem-solving and auditing skills are essential.