Principal Engineer

• Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for Semiconductors.
• Work with suppliers, along with hardware, firmware, product quality and reliability engineering teams to ensure PMIC performance in WD products.
• Understand supplier processes to identify and control KPIV parameters to ensure achievement of KPOVs critical for WD product function.
• Review supplier DOEs and reliability demonstrations to ensure adequate quality controls. Audit supplier processes.
• Contribute to WD product failure analysis; when necessary, drive supplier resolution of device failures via the 8D method.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, Procurement and Factory for successful program execution with multiple suppliers, making recommendations on suppliers.
• Conduct supplier quality system and process assessments and score for periodic business reviews.
• Review supplier change notices, planning the appropriate level of qualification activity.

Requirements

Education/Knowledge:

Bachelor, related field e.g. Engineering, electrical, material science, physics or equivalent.

Experience:

8+ years of working experience with Semiconductor ICs, experience with the following design and process technologies (switching / linear regulators, Digital/Analog IC design, CMOS/BiCMOS process technology and semiconductor packaging technologies with hands-on experience in process, test, and quality. Experience in ASIC, DDR and discrete devices is an added advantage.

Requirement Skills:

• Component Validation - Deep knowledge of DDR testing, measurement, and inspection methods to evaluate performance, quality, and reliability.
• Supplier Process Audit Skills – Critical ability to inspect and identify strengths / weaknesses of supplier production and test processes.
• Quality System Audit Skills - Familiar with ISO/Industry requirements for commercial and automotive fields.
• Problem Solving – Investigate complex problems, gather relevant data, define appropriate analyses to identify root cause, followed by solution options for evaluation and implementation.
• Analytical Thinking – Analyze information statistically and apply logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Industry Standards – Strong familiarity with electrical device standards: JEDEC, IPC, IEC, MIL-STD, ASME
• Quality methodologies - Experience with ISO9001, IATF16949, APQP, FMEA, VDA6.0, MSA, SPC, DOE
• Behavior – Self-motivated with ability to effectively multi-task and work independently.