Senior Engineer, Quality Engineering

Job Title

Wilmington Front-End Quality organization's goal is to achieve customer satisfaction by driving continuous improvement in the Wilmington Front-End Manufacturing organization through systematic approach to quality management, defect reduction and prevention. This position will require engagement across departments, leading cross-functional problem-solving efforts, and driving continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and/or collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure expedite closure of complex product and process quality issues from initiation to closure.
• Evaluation of non-conforming material and support disposition of the material.
• Interpretation of SEM/TEM images and EDX data to solve electrical and defect problems
• Training and mentoring other Quality or Process Engineers on core tools e.g., SPC Tools, FMEA, MSA.
• Perform audits of key suppliers, typically within the USA, however, may require international travel.
• Actively participate in audits from customers and certification authorities; review customer specific requirements and respond to part specific information as required by the customers.
• Analyze customer returns, responds with 8D reports, and continuous improvement summaries.
• Work with counterparts across the internal fabs to share results, best practices, and provide comparable data
• Collaborate with Product, Process, Design, Failure Analysis, and Reliability engineering organizations to drive quality improvements & Quality Management System (QMS) implementation.
• Facilitate the use of structured problem-solving tools in root-cause investigation and corrective action identification.

Education and Experience Requirements

• MS in Engineering with 3+ years of experience or BS in Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in semiconductor industry functional areas like Quality, Process, Product, and/or Yield engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes including CMOS, Bipolar, and MEMS device technologies with experience in process and device-related defect characterization and failure mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and root-cause analysis that will help support our organization's zero-defect initiative
• Excellent knowledge of problem-solving tools like 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone analysis, etc.
• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment
• Great collaborator that leads through influence
• Excellent project planning, scheduling, documentation, training, coordination, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) in high volume semiconductor manufacturing environment and understanding of risk management using FMEA and Control Plan tools
• Quality certifications like ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, CQE, etc.
• Familiarity with industry quality standards like IATF 16949:2016/ISO 9001

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $95,600 to $131,450.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.