Quality Engineer

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality. Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets.

The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world. The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment. Discover more at Lam Benefits

Essential Function:
Apply measurement science, mathematics, physics, and engineering to design and develop systems, equipment, and methods for electrical, dimensional, optical, physical, mechanical, environmental, and/or chemical inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE). Analyze measurement needs based on accuracy and precision requirements. Analyze and solve measurement problems using mathematical and engineering knowledge. Use statistics to analyze measurements and properly characterize and control processes.

Develop new measurement methods and procedures. Recommend equipment, calibration standards, and IM&TE to meet evolving business requirements.

• Develop measurement techniques for new and existing products
• Support Quality Engineering function in leading root cause and corrective action for internal and external quality issues
• Work with cross-functional teams in developing, evaluating and implementing corrective actions.
• Establish better dimensional control and capability at new product introduction and continuous improvement throughout the product life cycle
• Leverage various inspection equipment (CMMs, VCMMs, Contracers, laser).
• Support metrology department in equipment selection, evaluation, and qualification.
• Assure metrology system is compliant to all relevant standards
• Assist in evaluating and improving process performance through application of measurement science
• Create inspector certification standards and training on GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Provide expert support to others that independently test, calibrate, and repair electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards
• Support Lean Manufacturing efforts within work cell(s)/value stream(s) to improve established metrics such as Cycle Time Reduction, budget variances, inventory levels, 5S, TPM, One Piece Flow, SPC, First Pass Yield, Schedule Adherence, Training, Setup Reduction, and Safety.
• Support Silfex’s Lean Manufacturing culture by:
• Owning the continuous improvement process for measurement and actively supporting other areas
• Ensuring all employees are engaged in daily improvement activities
• Providing direction and guidance on where to focus attention and improvement efforts
• Assemble calibration procedures for instruments and equipment, according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and other specifications
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality…