Engineer I - Quality

Microchip • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer I supports quality requirements and serves as the primary quality liaison among product strategy, technical development, and production execution. The role collects and analyzes quality performance data, yield rates, and process metrics to identify trends; supports the CAPA system by addressing product and process quality issues, containment plans, root-cause determination, and corrective-action implementation; and assists the Quality Engineering Team with developing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS). The engineer also participates on audit teams to support compliance with AS9100 and assess QMS effectiveness, and helps foster continual improvement and a learning culture through training and communication of quality initiatives.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Material Science (or equivalent) and 0–2 years of related experience in semiconductor manufacturing design or processing, or Quality Assurance. It requires U.S. person status as defined in the posting because the role involves access to items controlled by U.S. export laws. Travel is listed as 0%–25%. Physical requirements are 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing; listed physical attributes include hearing, seeing, talking, working alone, and working around others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Material Science, or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of related experience in semiconductor manufacturing design or processing, or Quality Assurance.
• Detail-oriented and critical-thinking characteristics.
• Teamwork spirit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for detailed metric and technical reports and presentations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or classification as a protected individual under 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), because the job requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by U.S. export laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality liaison between product strategy, technical development, and production execution.
• Collect and analyze quality performance data, yield rates, and process metrics to identify trends.
• Work on the CAPA system, including product and process quality issues, containment action plans, root-cause determination, and corrective-action implementation.
• Assist the Quality Engineering Team with development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Participate as an audit team member to ensure compliance with AS9100 and assess QMS effectiveness.
• Help facilitate continual improvement and a learning culture across functional areas through training and communication of quality initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
• Health benefits beginning on day one.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 2-year look-back feature.

What This Job Offers

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