Senior Quality Engineer 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is a global leader in power and renewable technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. CHSEM provides high-power semiconductor devices to Hitachi Energy internal customers (e.g. HVDC, GPQSS) as well as to external customers.
The Senior Material Quality Engineer ensures the quality, robustness, and long-term reliability of critical raw materials used in BiMOS semiconductor device production at the Lenzburg fabrication facility. Acting as a technical authority, the role independently manages complex material- and supplier-related quality topics, contributes to supplier quality strategy, and supports both supplier and team capability development to enable stable and scalable operations.
How you'll make an impact
- Drive the material quality approach for critical raw materials used in BiMOS operations
- Define and continuously improve CTQ concepts and control strategies
- Lead complex material quality investigations related to deviations, yield, and reliability issues
- Monitor & develop supplier performance and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions
- Lead material qualification, requalification, and change management activities
- Support production with technical expertise during production, troubleshooting, and ramp-up phases
- Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Act as a technical reference, supporting or mentoring engineers and strengthening supplier and team capabilities
Your background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in material quality, supplier quality, or semiconductor manufacturing
- Certified auditor (VDA 6.3, ISO 19011, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of material quality, process control, and risk management in a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to independently manage complex material and supplier quality issues
- Experience with structured quality methods such as 8D, Six Sigma, or equivalent
More about us
We offer you:
- Extra days off between Christmas and New Year
- Subsidised meals at the locations with canteens
- 50% discount on main courses at our FELFEL fridges
- Discount on memberships at various fitness centres
- Discounts on various products and services
- Attractive pension benefits with our company pension fund
- Diversity: Promotion of diversity and inclusion and cultural offers, credit cards, petrol, etc.)
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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