Quality Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Quality Engineer (Semiconductor): Lead continuous improvement initiatives and resolve quality issues in complex electromechanical systems for semiconductor fabrication with an accent on root cause analysis, KPIs, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on implementing CAPA, analyzing production and field data, and driving systemic improvements to enhance customer satisfaction.

Location: US - NJ - Somerset (onsite)

Salary: $88,000-$113,000 + bonus

Company

Manufacturer of cutting-edge machines used in semiconductor fabrication and high-tech devices enabling AI, AR/VR, gaming, and wireless communication.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues in complex electromechanical systems.
• Drive continuous improvement using 8D, FMEA, and other quality tools.
• Act as voice of quality in NPI gate reviews and design decisions.
• Analyze production and field data for trends, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, reports, and quality metrics dashboards.
• Partner with suppliers for failure analysis and documentation improvements like SOPs and inspection plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related + 5 years experience (or Master’s + 3 years).
• Expertise in quality tools: 8D, FMEA, 5Why, Fishbone, SPC.
• Strong analytical skills with statistics and data analysis foundation.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Capital equipment manufacturing experience, especially semiconductor, highly preferred.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or CQE certification preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with data tools: Excel, Minitab, Power BI, Sigma Solutions.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP Quality and Service modules.
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Holiday, Vacation, Sick Time; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Commuter Benefits.
• Life/Accident/Disability Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; EAP; Identity Theft Remediation; Emergency Travel Assistance.