Associate Quality Engineer

Vishay•Fremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Quality Engineer conducts testing and failure analysis on customer-returned products, identifies root causes, and recommends corrective actions to prevent future failures. The role supports the Quality Manager with AS9100 and ISO 9001 procedures, quality tools and reporting, customer-documentation reviews, supplier quality activities, and continuous-improvement initiatives. It also works closely with Process Engineering to evaluate process controls and changes, and may assist technical and administrative staff engaged in quality assurance. The position is based at Vishay Applied Thin Film Products in Fremont, California. Work is primarily in an office and laboratory environment and follows required safety and dress standards to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Duties may involve close visual inspection, microscope use, small hand tools, computer and office equipment, repetitive fine-grasping motions, and regular cleaning. The employee may encounter hot or cold conditions, high-volume noise, stored-energy hazards, chemicals, and particulate matter. Overtime and weekend work may be requested to meet operational needs. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under the cited export-control regulations. Vishay describes its benefits as including health-care coverage, financial-support programs, and other resources intended to support personal and professional goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical training.
2–4 years of related quality-engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background that includes ISO/AS9100 and military specifications.
Ability to read and understand workmanship and military standards.
Computer skills, data-entry experience, and proven working knowledge of computer use.
Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Proficient in English, with good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and a team orientation, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with constant change.
Ability to prioritize job flows, schedule, and manage time efficiently.
Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and other safety procedures.
Prior experience working for an ISO 9000-certified company.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 because the position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of documentation control.
MIC hybrid-circuit inspection experience or MIC assembly experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct tests and failure analysis on customer-returned products, identify failure root causes, and provide corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Assist the Quality Manager in developing, deploying, training on, and maintaining Level II and Level III AS9100 / ISO 9001 procedures.
Maintain the quality tools database and follow up on the effectiveness of actions.
Summarize monthly reports for review by key stakeholders.
Communicate significant quality-assurance issues or developments to management and recommend process improvements.
Assist with quality reviews of customer documentation for compliance with requirements, including purchase orders, specifications, military standards, government specifications, and agency standards.
Support supplier control activities, including reviews of supplier quality manuals, audits of supplier quality records, and analysis of supplier quality performance.
Assist technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
Work with Process Engineering to analyze data and evaluate current process controls and the effectiveness of process changes.
Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
Support the Quality performance excellence / continuous-improvement program.
Perform other duties as required.
Follow applicable safety and dress standards in the office/lab environment.