Quality Engineer (NPD/NPI) - Semiconductor

In this role, you will drive product quality initiatives throughout the new product development lifecycle, with a focus on the successful integration, qualification, and performance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across process integration, manufacturing, R&D, and suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and to support product reliability, performance, and a smooth transition into production.

This company is a global supplier of semiconductor assembly and surface-mount technology. With R&D and manufacturing capabilities across Asia and Europe, it specializes in chip assembly equipment, SMT systems, and smart factory solutions supporting electronics, automotive, telecom, and consumer industries.

The Job

• Lead quality assurance activities for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, modules, and incoming components, covering qualification, reliability testing, failure analysis, and yield improvement.
• Oversee and support semiconductor equipment and machine integration projects, ensuring effective process integration and compliance with established quality requirements.
• Drive quality initiatives throughout the NPD/NPI lifecycle, from the design and development stage through volume production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with process engineering, manufacturing, and integration teams to establish and monitor quality metrics, including SPC, defect reduction, and KPI performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support the resolution of customer complaints, including RMA and field return cases.
• Work closely with Field Service Engineers to monitor machine field performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement cross-functional process and quality improvements to enhance product reliability and performance.
• Travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customer locations as required to support equipment integration, audits, troubleshooting, and other project activities.

The Talent

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in quality engineering within the semiconductor industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality methodologies, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), 8D problem-solving, and Six Sigma.
• Proven experience in semiconductor equipment and machine integration, including process tool qualification and integration into fab manufacturing lines.
• Hands-on experience in New Product Development / New Product Introduction (NPD/NPI), including product characterization, identification of Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) and critical parameters, qualification and test development, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and transfer to production.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30% as required.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills, with proficiency in tools such as JMP and Minitab, and a good understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with die bonders and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of reliability testing, failure analysis, and yield improvement.
• Relevant certifications in quality methodologies, such as Six Sigma Black Belt or APQP.
• Experience in supplier and subcontractor quality management.

Next Steps
Interested applicants, please send your updated resume to [Confidential Information]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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