Quality Engineer Specialist - Semiconductor / Electronics

3M•Austin, TX

4d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer Specialist integrates quality principles, systems, and methodologies into the design and development of new electronic and semiconductor products. The role partners with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and customers to ensure products meet quality, manufacturability, reliability, and customer requirements from concept through production launch. The role leads quality planning and risk-management activities throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and establishes appropriate controls before launch. It applies data-driven problem solving, statistical methods, risk analysis, and quality engineering tools to prevent defects and support robust product and process performance. The position follows an on-site working model, requiring at least four days per week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, or the 3M Center in Austin, Texas. Travel may include up to 25% domestic and/or international travel. Relocation may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment-visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Quality, Materials Science, Manufacturing, or an Engineering field, completed and verified before starting.
At least five years of experience in product quality engineering or quality engineering in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, assembly, testing, or electronics products.
Five years of product quality engineering or quality engineering experience in semiconductor, electronics, automotive electronics, aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturing.
Experience with structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
Strong knowledge of statistical methods and quality engineering tools.
Experience with FMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, capability analysis, and corrective action.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification or equivalent.
Experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication, assembly, packaging, or final test.
Experience with semiconductor reliability qualification and testing.
Experience working with major semiconductor customers or contract manufacturers.
Experience working on a global cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quality requirements for semiconductor products and manufacturing processes.
Support product quality throughout the product lifecycle, including design, development, qualification, launch, and production.
Identify product and process risks and implement preventive controls.
Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to establish robust process controls and quality standards.
Participate in design reviews, design-for-quality activities, and product risk assessments.
Develop and execute product qualification and reliability plans.
Review qualification data and determine compliance with customer and internal requirements.
Support PPAP, APQP, FMEA, control plans, and other launch activities where applicable.
Ensure lessons learned from previous products are incorporated into new product designs and processes.
Use structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE, and statistical analysis.
Lead cross-functional teams in resolving customer complaints, manufacturing issues, and product failures.
Serve as a technical quality contact for customers when assigned.
Prepare technical responses to customer quality issues.
Ensure customer-specific quality requirements are understood and incorporated into internal processes.
Identify opportunities to improve yield, reliability, defect rates, cost of poor quality, and customer satisfaction.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.