Staff QA Engineer, Semiconductors — Austin

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater in Austin, TX is hiring a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer to partner with cross-functional teams and safeguard product quality and reliability.

You will drive fab quality metrics, establish robust Quality Systems, and support supplier qualification while leading audits and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong problem-solving and experience with industry quality tools are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field.
• 5+ years in a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment with quality experience.
• Proficiency with quality tools (8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Poka-Yoke, 5S, SPC, DOE).
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485 or AS9100 standards.
• Data-driven decisions using SPC and DOE.
• Leadership to drive cross-functional continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive fab quality metrics with focus on Zero Defects and timely customer feedback follow-up.
• Establish and sustain robust Quality Systems, including MRB and supplier quality controls.
• Ensure incoming materials meet specifications and support new material qualification.
• Perform internal audits to verify compliance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with teams and customers to implement corrective actions.
• Apply root-cause analysis and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving

Quality mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related

Tools

8D

FMEA

5 Whys

Poka-Yoke

5S

SPC

DOE

Job description

SkyWater in Austin, TX is hiring a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer to partner with cross-functional teams and safeguard product quality and reliability.

You will drive fab quality metrics, establish robust Quality Systems, and support supplier qualification while leading audits and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong problem-solving and experience with industry quality tools are required.