QA Engineering in Testing

TITLE: QA ENGINEER

MANAGER, QUALITY ASSURANCE

Manager of QA, the QA Engineer, will be responsible for ensuring the quality of various products currently in production as well as prototype products for magnetic recording heads, including monitoring processes and test parameters using Statistical Process Control (SPC) as well as analyzing data and providing reports to the manufacturing teams. The QA Engineer will be responsible for determining the root cause and performing failure analysis for yield and performance-related issues and recommending corrective action. Reviews and monitors quality of various high volume and newly launched products Reviews and analyzes data using SPC, creates reports, and presents findings; Collaborates with other product engineering groups regarding process-related issues and product requirements to ensure customer specifications for reliability and performance are met Reviews and analyzes backend magnetic performance data and creates reports regarding performance/correlation and provides feedback to design and manufacturing teams Conducts complex failure analysis testing to isolate detractors to yield and performance; Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics, and/or equivalent relevant experience Three years of experience working in the magnetic recording head or semiconductor industry, including quality assurance and control Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including JMP or similar data analysis tool Knowledge of semiconductor industry principles, practices, and techniques Knowledge of failure analysis and quality assurance methodologies and ability to perform root cause Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations Able to analyze data, create various reports, and recommend corrective action Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures Able to conduct root cause analysis and drive results to successful conclusion Demonstrated ability to use SPC and JMP to monitor and analyze data Flexible and able to prioritize

The annual rate for this full-time position is between $93,000.00-$120,000.00 + bonus target + benefits. The QA Engineer works primarily in an office environment from Monday thru Friday. The schedule may be altered from time-to-time to meet business or operational needs, including working in the fab, mainly to audit, or traveling from building to building as needed. operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment. TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.