Title: Quality Control Engineer
About Advanced Energy
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductor and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.
Job Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for monitoring and improving product and process quality in manufacturing operations. This role focuses on data analysis, driving corrective actions, supporting NPI and product transfers, and ensuring compliance with quality standards to enhance yield, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Monitoring & Improvement
- Analyze quality performance data and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Initiate, track, and ensure closure of corrective and preventive actions across cross-functional teams.
- Continuously drive improvements in yield, reliability, and overall product quality.
Production & Quality Governance
- Lead regular Yield, OATF (Out of the Factory), and Quality Improvement Program (QIP) meetings.
- Review and validate key quality and production documents, including:
- Purging Notices
- MRB (Material Review Board) dispositions
- RMA (Return Material Authorization) reports
- ECO (Engineering Change Orders)
- Label Reference Sheets
- Work Instruction Sheets (WIS)
Issue Management & Escalation
- Issue Stop Build/Stop Ship notifications for in-process quality concerns when required.
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and containment actions for issues under Hold Shipment Notices.
- Perform corrective action and effectiveness verification for manufacturing line issues.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and present regular reports on yield, OATF, and other quality metrics.
- Maintain and submit required reports for TL9000 and other regulatory or certification bodies.
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Product Transfer
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering (QE) during NPI phase to ensure smooth transition to mass production.
- Review and update quality plans and ensure all deliverables meet required standards.
- Support product transfer activities from other sites, including:
- Qualification planning and execution
- Monitoring build progress and completion
- Generating transfer qualification reports
Process Optimization
- Analyze burn-in test yield data and implement strategies to optimize or reduce burn-in cycle time.
- Support reliability improvement initiatives and risk reduction activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field (preferred)
- At least 3 years of experience in electronics or semiconductor manufacturing
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Experience in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and 8D methodology
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Compensation
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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