Supplier Quality Engineer / Materials Engineer

Title: Supplier Quality Engineer / Materials Engineer 

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. 

Introduction: 

This position is for an experienced supplier quality & materials engineer in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. It is not suitable for a new college hire who has recently graduated. The candidate will be the first point of contact for all supplier related quality issues and have the ability to drive solutions or drive suppliers to provide solutions to the issues concerning incoming chemicals, gases, wafers, slurries, and tooling. Additionally, the candidate will have technical understanding of materials specification and its impact on Semiconductor device performance. As one of GF’s supplier quality & materials engineers working from India, candidate will work with a specific commodity (e.g Wafer, CMP. Photochems, Gases, bulk chemical, Thin film depositions) and/or equipment supplier. Candidate will be the primary interface with suppliers and all GF Fabs (SGP, Germany & US-East coast operations). The main objective is to protect our FABs from excursions from supplier caused incidents (materials issues or equipment malfunctioning) which adversely affect normal production flow in our manufacturing line. Candidate will also drive for implementation of best practices and continuous improvement across all the assigned suppliers/commodities. The candidates will be actively involved in change management, structured problem solving, ONEGF spec. harmonization and working closely with the internal stakeholders (e.g Module engineering, global supply management, logistics and more..) to protect the fab from any Supplier or materials or equipment/parts caused excursions(significant wafer scrapped) 

Your Job 

● Drive discussions and improvements with suppliers in order to overcome issues/incidents as quickly as possible 

● Interface and communicate with all stakeholders from technicians through upper management in and out of our company 

● Drive and assist suppliers with formal structured problem solving (8D analysis) for all incidents and excursions. 

● Perform external audits in a lead or support role. 

● Rate supplier performance annually 

● Work with internal module engineering groups to bound and diagnose issues that may be supplier induced and drive toward zero excursion / zero defects. 

● Work with other GF FAB supplier quality engineers on cross-site materials specification harmonization 

● Execute and support new supplier and commodity qualifications for new processes or cost reduction. 

● Provide necessary input to our supplier management/procurement team regarding issues with potential suppliers, including formal risk assessments to aid in strategic decisions. 

● May involve work on first or second shift 

● Ability to communicate with Senior management internally within GlobalFoundries or externally with Suppliers Executives 

Required Qualifications: 

● Education: Bachelors, Masters or PhD. in engineering/science/technical area including materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering etc,  

● Years of Experience: 3-10 years minimum experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment and 5 years minimum experience working in a quality engineering role 

● Ability and willingness to assist other local and global lead SQE’s with their responsibilities when necessary 

● Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and react to shifting priorities 

● Travel: Minimal (<10%) although occasional external supplier audits may be necessary 

● Fluency in English Language – written & verbal 

● Physical Capacity Demands: Ability to work in mostly an office environment in front of a computer for long periods of time 

● Expected to be a team player and work across multiple cures globally in a matrix environment 

Preferred Qualifications 

● Sound understanding of SPC (statistical process control) and able to use in evaluation of supplier behavior and specification evaluation 

● Ability to drive FMEA development from suppliers. 

● Ability to work independently with minimal daily direction 

● Certified IATF6949 Lead Auditor 

● ISO9001-2015 Internal Auditor 

● Six Sigma Greenbelt certification 

● Semiconductor process experience across multiple commodities, with specific emphasis on chemicals. 

● Experience in supplier quality & materials engineering  

● Understanding materials characterization methodologies to drive materials specifications 

 GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency, and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.    

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.   

To ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our GlobalFoundries employees, please note that offered candidates who have applied for jobs in India will have to be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date. For new hires, the appointment is contingent upon the provision of a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination document, subject to any written request for medical or religious accommodation.