Quality Engineer Iii

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

Job Summary:

UCT is looking for a talented Quality Engineer III to join us in Austin, TX! The Quality Engineer III will be responsible for qualifying suppliers and products to meet customers’ (internal/external) needs. In addition, the candidate will use their QMS, analytical, project management and communication skills to complete supplier QMS and technical assessments and drive supplier improvement. The candidate will have direct responsibility for assessing risk, monitoring, and improving supplier performance through their use of analytical skills, subject matter expertise and problem solving skills. The candidate will be responsible for conducting supplier mfg. process audits to ensure manufacturing processes are in place to produce reliable products in a repeatable manner. The candidate will work in a team environment to manage materials and services supply lifecycle. Project management duties are a must and include working with cross-functional teams consisting of supply chain management, manufacturing, and suppliers to provide feedback and requirements during new product/supplier qualification through to production release.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• This position requires a highly skilled individual with knowledge in mechanical/electrical parts for semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment. Specific technical knowledge required in the following areas:
• Provides expertise in manufacturing processes for mechanical and electrical components such as structural frame, sheet metals, welding, precise machined parts, electrical cables/harness, etc.
• Ensures suppliers' manufacturing processes are in place to produce reliable products in a repeatable manner; develops and audits quality control systems.
• Conduct supplier technical/quality process audit, risk assessments and drives closure on improvement actions.
• Conducts supplier assessments (with emphasis on manufacturing capabilities and quality management systems) of new and existing suppliers.
• Work with cross functional team to complete periodic supplier scorecards and drive improvement.
• Drive failure analysis on non-conformance materials caused by suppliers and closure on non-conformance report.
• Drive first article qualification at supplier by providing technical expertise.
• Manages supplier or products qualification projects and provide regular update to management.
• Provide supplier quality executive summary on a monthly basis to management
• Interface with internal customer on quality issues and actively participate in failure analysis and corrective action efforts.
• Provide technical/quality trainings to suppliers.
• Will require frequent travel to suppliers for on-site audit and meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management systems and tools
• Experience in or knowledge of standard fabrication practices of structural frame, sheet metal fabrication and precision machining process (Aluminium /Stainless Steel)
• Expertise on mechanical drawing interpretation using ASME Y14.5 (Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Hands on experience on supplier assessment, qualification, audit and quality management
• Strong passion and an aptitude for problem solving in a collaborative team environment is required.
• Ability for good written and verbal communication of technical content in English is required.
• Strong project management skills is required.
• Hands on knowledge of problem solving methodologies (8D, 5 why’s, DOE, PFMEA, etc.) and Quality Engineering experience is required.
• Working knowledge in the use and application of SPC.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Software – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Working knowledge in the application of Lean/Six Sigma

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent in experience.
• ASQ CQA, CQT or CQE certification preferred

Work Experience:

• 7+ years related experience in high-technology manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry 

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing, office, warehouse and/or cleanroom environment

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to move arms, hands and fingers.
• Ability to sit or stand for sustained periods of time.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.

 Environmental Exposure:

• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts and exposure to chemicals
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computer etc.
• Ability to talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computer etc.

At Ultra Clean Technology, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

UCT offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.