Principal Incoming Material Quality & Reliability Engineer

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust. Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation. As a Principal Incoming Material Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring all materials used for product manufacturing comply with quality requirements, and building strong relationships with suppliers to improve their quality capabilities. An understanding of fab processes and the related materials and chemicals is essential to ensure internal user requirements match supplier deliveries. Using a process approach you will ensure the effective implementation of the incoming material process to gate material quality, assure effective internal material management, and determine root causes to abnormality with effective actions to prevent recurrence. The ability to continually improve quality and data systems is essential to drive towards the zero-defect expectation of our automotive and medical customers. Continued integration with our TSMC parent company necessitates creative solutions to ensure we meet the corporate best practices while accommodating local risks and resources. While this position is scheduled to work core business hours, Monday-Friday, there may be times when additional hours are necessary. Responsibilities Include Implement the system to manage incoming materials including daily material gating, OCAP, documentation, coordination with other parties. Communicate with vendors to ensure quality requirements are met. Audit and coach them to improve their quality systems. Collaborate with internal departments to identify requirements, assess risks, and build systems. Act as a subject matter expert for materials and chemistry, performing research for new materials and problem analysis. Familiarity with data systems to the extent of defining requirements for IT, and the ability to validate systems meet requirements. Knowledge of AI, SQL, VBA, and Oracle, or similar, is a plus. Work as part of the larger TSMC company complying to corporate standards while adapting to local risks and resources. Drive for continuous improvement to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Proactively identify, prioritize and be responsible for solutions. Document and refine procedures to ensure their effective implementation, including error proofing. Ensure records are maintained and identify and implement validating self-audit practices. Requirements All applicants must possess legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States, and the employer cannot provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related physical science discipline. 8 -12 years experience with IC manufacturing a plus. Communicate with suppliers for material and chemical quality management. Follow a process approach to ensure direct and indirect production materials and chemicals meet requirements before release to production. Support business continuity activities to identify and prioritize risks, identify alternative sources and work with owners to qualify. Follow problem solving processes to identify root causes and applicable actions for non-conformances from both internal and external sources. Perform supplier audits to ISO9001 and, as applicable, IATF16949. Knowledgeable on ISO14001 and QC080000 a plus. Application of quality concepts and tools including a process approach, risk management including FMEA, control plan, MSA, calibration, SPC, OCAP, 8D/DMAIC, DOE, 3-leg/5-why. Familiarity with chemical analysis methods including ICPMS, GFAA, IC, and Auto‑titrator, FTIR. Familiarity with data systems to the extent of defining requirements for IT, and the ability to validate systems meet requirements. Knowledge of SQL, VBA, and Oracle, or similar, is a plus. Fluency with Microsoft office programs including Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel including macros. Must have efficient data handling and analysis capability in excel including formulas, and pivot tables. Ability to work with AI tools. Eligibility All applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. To be eligible for employment at TSMC, candidates must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening. Please note, in compliance with Washington state regulations, the drug screen will not test for cannabis (marijuana) use. Work Location & Schedule This position operates on-site at our Camas, Washington location during core business hours, Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm; however, there may be occasions when additional hours are necessary to meet project demands. Total Rewards At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package. For new hires in this position, the starting salary typically ranges between $108,500 and $156,729 per year. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $108,500 - $172,895 depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, education, experience, tenure, and position level. TSMC’s total compensation package also includes market‑competitive pay, profit sharing and incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance. This position is also eligible for a Sign‑On Bonus depending on various factors. This position is also eligible for a Relocation Bonus depending on various factors. Benefits Employees and their families are offered access to comprehensive coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, our wellbeing program, as well as basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Additionally, employees can enroll in our 401(k) plan with an employer match and participate in the employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 12 recognized holidays per year and accrue 120 hours of paid time off annually their first year. Onsite amenities include a fitness center, a game room, on‑site physical therapist, and a subsidized café where meals cost as low as $6 a day! If you have questions or want to learn more about our offered benefits, email View email address on click.appcast.io. EOE Statement TSMC Washington, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TSMC is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at View email address on click.appcast.io. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC’s obligations under applicable employment law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. TSMC Core Values Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment. Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees. Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice. Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term. (For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr TSMC