Quality Engineer

About the role

SkyWater is seeking a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer with strong semiconductor industry experience for its Austin, TX site. The role partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve processes to protect product quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Drive, monitor, and continuously improve fab quality metrics with a focus on Zero Defects, including timely review and follow‑up of customer complaints (IQA failures, field returns, RMAs, FAs, etc.).
• Establish, maintain, and sustain robust Quality Systems, including specifications, SPC, change management, supplier quality controls, and MRB processes for NCM.
• Partner with Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Fab Engineering to ensure incoming materials meet specifications and support qualification of new materials.
• Perform internal audits of quality systems and manufacturing processes to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to drive corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective resolution of quality issues.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, structured problem‑solving, and root cause analysis while building and maintaining effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field.
• 5‑7+ years experience in a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment, including Quality experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience using industry‑standard Quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Poka‑Yoke, 5S, etc.
• Experience with one or more standards: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100.
• Understanding of statistical tools (SPC, DOE) for data‑driven decisions.
• Ability to drive improvement through leadership of cross‑functional continuous improvement activities.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified auditor/lead auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, or AS9100.
• ASQ certification as CQM, CQE, CRE and/or formal Six Sigma training (Green/Black Belt).
• Familiarity with AIAG process standards for PPAP, FMEA, etc.
• Experience reviewing contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with incentive plans and other financial benefits, including a 401(k) match and life insurance.
• Comprehensive benefits package effective day one: medical, dental, vision, mental health, legal planning, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• On‑site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self‑serve market.

Pay

Competitive salary with eligibility for incentive plans and a 401(k) match.