Supplier Quality Engineer 2

Mattson Technology•Fremont, CA

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer plans, develops, and executes the introduction of new products and processes, and participates in approving new products for release to manufacturing and process. The role troubleshoots complex problems arising during manufacturing, installation, or post-installation and helps maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other Integrated Management System standards and certifications. The position works collaboratively with Product Design and Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality Engineering. The role represents the Plasma Product Group Quality Team during product development and new product introduction. It develops product performance, reliability, durability, and acceptance requirements; manages product quality throughout the product life cycle; conducts risk assessments; supports failure analysis and corrective actions; and contributes to supplier selection and quality. It also develops quality reports and manufacturing documentation, supports customer-facing quality matters, and participates in maintaining management-system certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline and at least 2 years of related experience.
Experience designing and executing experiments using plasma etcher and/or photo resist.
Proficiency in design of experiments (DOE), semiconductor material, chemical, and metallurgical process characterization and development.
Experience interacting with hardware, software, and process teams; troubleshooting equipment and process issues; and improving process and/or product performance.
Knowledge of plasma dry strip technologies and their integration with advanced device processing flows.
Knowledge of operating advanced equipment involving vacuum and plasma source technologies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence peers, management, and the Executive Team and work cross-functionally in a professional manner.
Professional proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to produce presentations and engineering reports with introductions, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to quickly and independently analyze and resolve complex technical problems.
Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication, and chemistry used in the design, fabrication, and production of electronic and electromechanical equipment.
Ability to use quality analysis software to analyze raw attribute and variable data.
Ability to use documentation control systems, PLM, and MRP systems, including generating changes, serving as lead Quality Representative, and presenting to the change control board as applicable.
Advanced and broad knowledge of purchased-material manufacturing processes and standards for PCBA, metal fabrication, cable assembly, and procured materials and services such as paint, powder coat, plating, anodizing, surface treatment, and cleaning.
Strong knowledge of ISO requirements and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Advanced knowledge and application of problem-solving techniques such as 8D, FMEA, and cause and effect.
Strong knowledge of statistics, SPC, Six Sigma, and other quality-control techniques, including DFM, DFR, DFT, and TCOO, and ability to interpret, plan, and respond to statistical data analysis.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or Quality Engineering (CQE) certificate.
ISO Certified Auditor qualification.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Represent the Plasma Product Group Quality Team in product development and new product introduction.
Develop product performance, reliability, and durability test plans for development, Alpha and Beta phases, and the product life cycle.
Develop product acceptance requirements to support customer acceptance and mass production.
Recommend changes to component and system selection or application, and document design or formulation changes intended to improve reliability.
Establish Product Quality Plans and facilitate risk assessments of new product designs and processes using methods such as Design or Process FMEA/FMECA.
Manage product quality throughout the product life cycle.
Coordinate root-cause analysis methodologies and apply statistical or other methods to isolate and resolve problems.
Participate in cross-functional field excursion teams, supporting failure analysis, root-cause determination, corrective action, validation of solutions, and corrective-action implementation across manufacturing, design, and supply chain.
Analyze rejected products, components, and materials and implement corrective actions as appropriate.
Support Customer Account Managers with customer quality issues.
Organize, attend, present, and participate in product and process quality meetings related to development, NPI, manufacturing, and design for manufacturability and test.
Develop and present reports on product quality, process control, and field issues, and take improvement actions based on results.
Review and develop manufacturing documentation to support effective manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and testing against specified requirements.
Correct procedural, product, and process deficiencies internally and at suppliers in collaboration with Supplier Engineering.
Support supplier selection processes.
Help maintain compliance and certifications for Integrated Management System standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Perform other duties as assigned.