Outgoing Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an Entry-Level Outgoing Quality Assurance (OQA) Associate to ensure defect-free, high-quality wafers are delivered to our customers. This role involves performing final quality control checks, conducting wafer visual inspections, and supporting other organizations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform final quality control checks to verify all products meet all requirements.
• Conduct wafer visual inspections and defect classification.
• Record results and follow recovery procedures when defects are found.
• Package products per customer requirements.
• Maintain monitoring of fab environment quality items: particles, static charging, temperature, bacteria, and AMC monitors.
• Report any problems relating to the product, process, or quality system.
• Provide suggestions for improvements and participate in improvement actions.

Requirements

• Meet all performance objectives including quality and productivity.
• Work effectively as part of a team maintaining good communication.
• Exercise good written and verbal communication skills.
• Meet all training timelines.
• Proactively seek to understand the basic principles as well as the specific requirements.
• Demonstrate good logical thinking skills.
• Able to follow instructions and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Adhere to procedures and policies.
• Display good eye/hand coordination and the ability to distinguish patterns based on color and texture to perform manual wafer inspection without damaging the product.
• Possess basic computer proficiency including the use of Microsoft Windows and MS Office programs.
• Quickly learn how to use job-specific programs.
• Flexible to change to meet company needs including working night shifts as necessary.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Pass a background check and a drug screening.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Manual dexterity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Wellbeing program.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Onsite amenities including a fitness center, game room, and subsidized café.
• 12 recognized holidays per year and 120 hours of paid time off annually.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting wage: $22.25 per hour.
• Shifts: A, B, C, D.
• Wage: $23.84 for A and C shifts, $27.66 for B and D shifts.
• Shift structure: 4 days on/3 days off one week, 3 days on/4 days off the following week.
• Meal and break allowance: 2 hours per 12-hour shift.

EEO Statement

TSMC Washington, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing 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. TSMC is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity.