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Quality Assurance Engineer
Accepting applicationsHeadway Technologies · Milpitas, CA
Full-Time Associate aiateganrfsic
Posted
1d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Associate
Country
United States
TITLE: QA ENGINEER
REPORTS TO: SR. MANAGER, QUALITY ASSURANCE
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Sr. Manager of QA, the QA Engineer, will be responsible for ensuring the quality of various products currently in production as well as prototype products for magnetic recording heads, including monitoring processes and test parameters using Statistical Process Control (SPC) as well as analyzing data and providing reports to the manufacturing teams. The QA Engineer will be responsible for determining the root cause and performing failure analysis for yield and performance-related issues and recommending corrective action. This position is located in Milpitas, California.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reviews and monitors quality of various high volume and newly launched products
Reviews and analyzes data using SPC, creates reports, and presents findings; recommends corrective action as needed
Collaborates with other product engineering groups regarding process-related issues and product requirements to ensure customer specifications for reliability and performance are met
Reviews and analyzes backend magnetic performance data and creates reports regarding performance/correlation and provides feedback to design and manufacturing teams
Conducts complex failure analysis testing to isolate detractors to yield and performance; may recommend corrective action
Reviews the changes related to wafer processes and the integration scheme including process characterization
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics, and/or equivalent relevant experience
Three years of experience working in the magnetic recording head or semiconductor industry, including quality assurance and control
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including JMP or similar data analysis tool
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of semiconductor industry principles, practices, and techniques
Knowledge of failure analysis and quality assurance methodologies and ability to perform root cause
Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
Knowledge of magneto-resistance technology will be desirable
Able to analyze data, create various reports, and recommend corrective action
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
Able to conduct root cause analysis and drive results to successful conclusion
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
Demonstrated ability to use SPC and JMP to monitor and analyze data
Flexible and able to prioritize
The annual rate for this full-time position is between $93,000.00-$120,000.00 + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The annual pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.
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REPORTS TO: SR. MANAGER, QUALITY ASSURANCE
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Sr. Manager of QA, the QA Engineer, will be responsible for ensuring the quality of various products currently in production as well as prototype products for magnetic recording heads, including monitoring processes and test parameters using Statistical Process Control (SPC) as well as analyzing data and providing reports to the manufacturing teams. The QA Engineer will be responsible for determining the root cause and performing failure analysis for yield and performance-related issues and recommending corrective action. This position is located in Milpitas, California.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reviews and monitors quality of various high volume and newly launched products
Reviews and analyzes data using SPC, creates reports, and presents findings; recommends corrective action as needed
Collaborates with other product engineering groups regarding process-related issues and product requirements to ensure customer specifications for reliability and performance are met
Reviews and analyzes backend magnetic performance data and creates reports regarding performance/correlation and provides feedback to design and manufacturing teams
Conducts complex failure analysis testing to isolate detractors to yield and performance; may recommend corrective action
Reviews the changes related to wafer processes and the integration scheme including process characterization
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics, and/or equivalent relevant experience
Three years of experience working in the magnetic recording head or semiconductor industry, including quality assurance and control
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including JMP or similar data analysis tool
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of semiconductor industry principles, practices, and techniques
Knowledge of failure analysis and quality assurance methodologies and ability to perform root cause
Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
Knowledge of magneto-resistance technology will be desirable
Able to analyze data, create various reports, and recommend corrective action
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
Able to conduct root cause analysis and drive results to successful conclusion
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
Demonstrated ability to use SPC and JMP to monitor and analyze data
Flexible and able to prioritize
The annual rate for this full-time position is between $93,000.00-$120,000.00 + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The annual pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.
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