Staff Automotive Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Automotive Quality Engineer Posting Start Date: 32326 Job Locations: Newbury Park Requisition ID: 77253

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry we are Connecting Everyone and Everything All the Time.

At Skyworks you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Description Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

The Staff Quality Engineer (QE) serves as a senior technical leader responsible for driving product quality, enhancing manufacturing process capability and ensuring robust quality systems and control throughout the fab. The work will directly support the wafer fabrication operation that produces Compound Semiconductor RF and mobile communication devices including HBT, BiFET and BiHEMT technologies.

This role partners closely with Operations Engineering and other groups to reduce defectivity, improve yield and ensure compliance with customer and industry expectations (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949 automotive or other applicable standards). The Staff QE leads high-impact quality initiatives, owns complex problem-solving efforts using advanced statistical and engineering methodologies and drives a data-driven approach to continuous improvement across the fab.

This position will be on-site in Newbury Park, CA supporting Wafer fab in Woburn, MA.

Responsibilities

• Quality Systems & Compliance
• Maintain and improve the site Quality Management System (QMS) to meet ISO regulatory and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead internal audits, support external audits and ensure closure of findings.
• Develop, implement and optimize quality procedures, work instructions and documentation.
• Monitor key quality metrics including defectivity, yield excursions, scrap and customer complaints.
• Lead cross-functional root-cause analysis using tools like 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why or Fishbone.
• Drive long-term corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with measurable improvements.
• Product transfer qualification experience.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• 8 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fab operations, yield engineering or quality engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex RCA and implement sustained corrective actions.
• Proficiency with statistical software and fab data systems (JMP or Minitab).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience with SPC, MSA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Process Control Plan and 8D problem-solving methodology.
• Results-oriented, self-driven and goal-driven.
• Ability to travel domestically about 20% of the time.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Solid understanding and working knowledge of ISO9001, IATF 16949, VDA6.3 and VDA6.5 standards.
• ASQ certified Quality Engineer or ASQ Six Sigma green or black belt certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor process flow and interactions (Front-End, Back-End or both).

Compensation and Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD 114,400 - 220,200 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.

Benefits include access to healthcare benefits including a premium-free medical plan option, a 401k plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.