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Quality Engineer II

Siltronic AG, Portland, OR, United States


Siltronic is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of highly specialized hyper pure silicon wafers. Being an international market player, we serve the semiconductor industry worldwide and partner with many leading chip manufacturers. Our global production network in Asia, Europe, and the USA includes today’s most advanced plants for 200mm and 300mm wafers. We provide a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, educational assistance, and a quarterly success sharing bonus program.

Equipment Engineer II
The Quality Engineer II evaluates internal systems and leads improvement initiatives to enhance Business Unit quality performance, including forming and guiding Quality Task Forces for targeted projects. Assesses the adequacy of process controls and system improvements to prevent misprocessing and determines appropriate involvement of external customers in product quality issues. Identifies and coordinates key stakeholders to review material quality concerns and facilitates final product disposition and acceptability decisions. Evaluates the effectiveness of management and support processes across local and global sites to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, the International Management System (IMS), customer‑specific requirements, and applicable local and international quality standards.

Job Duties

Interact with customers on quality related issues, and work to resolve C1s, MRBs, etc. Monitor and ensure proper activities surrounding all aspects of the product including technical parameters, lot integrity, packaging, shipment preparation, labels, packing list, CofC, etc.

Utilize existing data and feedback systems and trace lot genealogies, with special focus on containment action.

Lead and facilitate root cause analysis, containment measures and solutions through Quality Task Force project management.

Establish internal quality projects to reduce QNs thus improving yield, on-time shipments, cycle time, variation, and operating costs. Monitor and control the execution of assigned project tasks.

Review customer specifications and data and ensure traceability and acceptability.

Evaluate and prepare capability data reports for periodic presentation to customers, which may include off site visits.

Organize and facilitate internal and external audits.

Provide a leadership role in the team environment.

Obtain cross-site project closures, which may require international travel.

Communicate quality status and customer needs to the Business Unit.

Provide face‑to‑face responses to customers, requiring domestic travel.

Evaluate sample plans for effectiveness.

Provide quality training as appropriate.

Position Requirements
Requires a B.S. degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business, or an equivalent field, along with a minimum of two years of experience in Quality Engineering or a closely related role. Experience should include customer interface, root cause analysis, and use of quality and reliability tools such as FTA, FMEA, SPC, sampling methods, and auditing. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of measurement systems, correlations, and key technical parameters used in wafer manufacturing processes, as well as the ability to learn and apply the company’s Quality Management System and applicable semiconductor customer and international quality standards. Strong proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software is required, including experience with manufacturing information and data systems. The position requires highly effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical and quality information to key customers and internal management.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit / stand / walk as required for various periods of time

Ability to use office equipment, phones, laptop effectively for various amounts of time throughout the day

Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

Benefits and Compensation

120 hours vacation

10 Paid Holidays

60 hours of sick time

Medical / Dental / Vision

Health Savings Account Option

Long Term Disability

Paid Leave Oregon

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellness Assistance

Legal Insurance

Quarterly Success Share Bonus

Referral Program

Retirement Plan Options, up to 5% Match

Sponsored Wellness Programs & Challenges

Subsidize Public Transportation Pass

Relocation assistance is not offered

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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