Automotive Quality Engineer

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s 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).

• Solid understanding and working knowledge of ISO
  9001, IATF 16949, VDA
  6.3 and VDA
  6.5 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).

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 401(k) 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.

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 a