Supplier Quality Engineer, Semiconductor

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

16d•$144,000 - $209,000•Remote

About The Position

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. As a Semiconductor Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work in collaboration with Suppliers, Hardware Designers, Commodity Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Data Center teams. You will set and manage semiconductor component quality and reliability standards, drive supplier factory certification audits, and lead component and manufacturing site qualifications. You'll actively manage NPI and sustaining quality, continuous improvements, and ensure lessons learned are actioned back to suppliers and partner teams. You will drive true root cause failure analysis and systemic corrective actions with comprehensive preventative actions. In addition, you will extract and analyze data from supplier facilities, Google production lines, and Google data centers to verify performance and drive improvements. Google is an engineering company at heart. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on users around the world. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, social to local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $144000 - $209000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google [https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical), or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience as a quality, reliability or product engineer.
8 years of experience in semiconductor ICs manufacturing processes- wafer fab, assembly and test.
Ability to travel as needed (15%-20%).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering field.
15 years of experience in quality, reliability and semiconductor IC technology.
Experience setting up manufacturing assembly processes, driving product launches and assembly process optimization within manufacturing operations.
Experience in technical leadership, project management, and executive communication.
Experience with Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD), Multi-Chip-Module (MCM), and CMOS Planar Technology.
Solid knowledge of semiconductor device physics.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional initiatives during NPI phases to ensure the technical and operational readiness of the semiconductor supply chain for mass production.
Partner with Design, Manufacturing, and Commodity teams as the subject matter expert on qualifying and scaling semiconductor technologies. Influence product roadmaps and architectural decisions by providing data-driven insights on hardware quality, reliability, and performance trade-offs.
Drive the resolution of critical fleet and factory issues, leading suppliers through robust Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Failure Analysis (FA), and 8D processes.
Own the end-to-end supplier quality and reliability for semiconductor components, from NPI through end-of-life.