Staff Quality Engineer, Semiconductors — Zero-Defects

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

On-site cafeteria

Fitness facility

Paid holidays

Job summary

SkyWater is seeking a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer for our Austin, TX site. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve processes to protect product quality and reliability.

The role requires a BS in a related field and 5-7+ years in semiconductor QA, with expertise in quality tools and standards. Join a team focused on Zero Defects and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field.
• 5-7+ years in a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment with quality experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience using quality tools (8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Poka-Yoke, 5S).
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100 standards.
• Statistical tools experience (SPC, DOE) for data-driven decisions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
• US Citizen or US Person required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and improve fab quality metrics with focus on Zero Defects and handling customer complaints.
• Establish, maintain, and sustain robust Quality Systems, including specs, SPC, change management, supplier quality controls, and MRB processes for NCM.
• Partner with Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Fab Engineering to ensure incoming materials meet specs.
• Perform internal audits of quality systems and manufacturing processes to verify compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to drive corrective actions and improvements.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and root-cause analysis while maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related

Job description

SkyWater is seeking a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer for our Austin, TX site. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve processes to protect product quality and reliability.

The role requires a BS in a related field and 5-7+ years in semiconductor QA, with expertise in quality tools and standards. Join a team focused on Zero Defects and data-driven decision making.