Associate Quality Engineer

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. • Fremont, CA

2d • $83,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Quality Engineer conducts testing and failure analysis on customer-returned products, identifies failure root causes, and recommends corrective actions to prevent recurrence. The role supports the Quality Manager with AS9100 and ISO 9001 procedures, maintains quality tools and action-effectiveness records, prepares monthly reports, communicates quality issues and process-improvement recommendations, and assists with customer-documentation reviews and supplier quality activities. The engineer also works with Process Engineering to evaluate process controls and changes, supports continuous-improvement efforts, and may perform other duties as needed.

The position is based at Vishay Applied Thin Film Products in Fremont, California. Work is performed primarily in an office and laboratory environment, with exposure to some physical demands, equipment, and potential workplace hazards. Overtime and weekend work may be requested to meet operational needs. Applicants must qualify as U.S. Persons under the cited export-control regulations.

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 in 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 usage.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in English and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team orientation, with 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 under the cited ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Test and perform failure analysis on customer-returned products (RMA), identify root causes, and provide corrective actions to prevent future failures.
• Assist the Quality Manager with the development, deployment, training, and maintenance of 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 issues or developments identified through quality assurance activities and recommend process improvements to management.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Financial support programs.
• Other resources designed to help employees achieve personal and professional goals.
• Career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level