Experience TSMC Washington where technology leaders are constantly innovating, manufacturing to perfection, and collaborating with customers to achieve greatness. Witness the action-packed team in motion as they strive to maintain their position at the forefront of the industry.

As a Incoming Material Quality Engineer, you will be responsible to ensure all materials used for product manufacturing comply to quality requirements, and build strong relationships with supplier’s to improve their quality capabilities. An understanding of fab processes and the related materials and chemicals is essential to ensure effective coordination between internal user requirements match supplier deliveries. Using a process approach you will ensure the effective implementation of the incoming material process to gate material quality, assure effective internal material management, and determine root causes to abnormality with effective actions to prevent recurrence.   he ability to continually improve the quality and data systems is essential to drive towards the zero-defect expectation of the automotive and medical industries. Continued integration with the TSMC parent company necessitates creative solutions to ensure we meet the corporate best practices while accommodating local risks and resources.

While this position is scheduled to work core business hours, Monday-Friday, there may be times when additional hours are necessary.

 Responsibilities include: 

• Implement the system to manage incoming materials including daily material gating, OCAP, documentation, coordination with other parties.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure quality requirements are met.  Audit and coach them to improve their quality systems.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify requirements, assess risks, and build systems.
• Act as a subject matter expert for materials and chemistry, performing research for new materials and problem analysis.
• Familiarity with data systems to the extent of defining requirements for IT, and the ability to validate systems meet requirements.  Knowledge of SQL, VBA, and Oracle, or similar, is a plus.
• Work as part of the larger TSMC company complying to corporate standards while adapting to local risks and resources.  Drive for continuous improvement to improve effectiveness and efficiency.  Proactively identify, prioritize and be responsible for solutions.
• Document and refine procedures to ensure their effective implementation, including error proofing.  Ensure records are maintained and identify and implement validating self-audit practices.

Requirements:  

• All applicants must possess legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States, and the employer cannot provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• Bachelor degree or higher in materials science, chemistry or similar.
• 5 years-experience with IC manufacturing a plus.
• Communicate with suppliers for material and chemical quality management.
• Follow a process approach to ensure direct and indirect production materials and chemicals meet requirements before release to production.
• Support business continuity activities to identify and prioritize risks, identify alternative sources and work with owners to qualify.
• Follow problem solving processes to identify root causes and applicable actions for non-conformances from both internal and external sources.
• Perform supplier audits to ISO9001 and, as applicable, IATF16949.  Knowledgeable on ISO14001 and QC080000 a plus.
• Application of quality concepts and tools including a process approach, risk management including FMEA, control plan, MSA, calibration, SPC, OCAP, 8D/DMAIC, DOE, 3-leg/5-why.
• Familiarity with chemical analysis methods including ICPMS, GFAA, IC, and Auto-titrator, FTIR.
• Familiarity with data systems to the extent of defining requirements for IT, and the ability to validate systems meet requirements.  Knowledge of SQL, VBA, and Oracle, or similar, is a plus.
• Fluency with Microsoft office programs including Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel including macros.  Must have efficient data handling and analysis capability in excel including formulas, and pivot tables.
• Fluency in mandarin a big plus.

Benefits:

• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus & Long-Term incentive bonus eligibility
• Referral Bonus Program pays $500+ per referred new hire
• Tuition Assistance Program up to $5,250 per year
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision insurance                                                                                           
• 10 recognized holidays per year  
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (starts at 120 hours/year)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

On-Site Amenities:

• Cafeteria & Break Rooms                               
• On-site Fitness Center                                         
• Rec Room                                                 
• Onsite Services (business library, postal drop with stamp purchases, internet access at designated kiosks)

Pay Transparency / Benefits statement 
At TSMC, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role typically pays a base salary between $95,000 and $115,000 per year. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range. Factors that influence pay include the individual's skills, qualifications, education, experience, and the position level.  TSMC’s total compensation package consists of market competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. We also offer extensive development opportunities and programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TSMC Washington, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity.  If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify our recruiting team at recruitingwa@tsmc.com.