Principal Engineer, SQE(DRAM)

Job Description

Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for memory components, along with program management of supplier readiness in support of new product development.  Work with suppliers, along with design and reliability engineering teams to ensure memory components perform to expectations in WD products.  Understand memory component manufactory processes and key testing methodology to identify the improvement or corrective action along with failure that occurs at SSD.  Audit supplier manufactory processes and quality management system.  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 supplier selection.  Conduct supplier quality system and process assessments and score for periodic business reviews.  Review supplier process change notices and plan the appropriate level of qualification activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess memory component devices quality and reliability for use in SSD products.
• Memory components include DRAM, Serial Flash and EEPROM.
• Prepare status updates for Manufacturing Readiness Reviews; escalate supplier readiness issues with Quality, Engineering, Commodity Management and Production to determine resolution.
• Management of memory component suppliers: initiating and coordinating meetings regarding technology reviews/roadmaps and issues between Procurement, Design Engineering and suppliers.
• Qualify memory component devices for use in WD products, conforming to all requirements.
• Confirm DRAM component supplier reliability demonstration testing.
• Participate in WD product FAs to determine the cause of the failure due to Memory Component or not . 
• Drive supplier FA of DRAM components, utilizing 8D method to determine the root cause hypothesis, validate failure hypothesis, identify escape cause, and implement corrective actions, as well as preventative actions.
• Track supplier continuous improvement activities to eliminate common failure modes.
• Research new suppliers and technology roadmaps to assist selection of future memory Component.
• Review supplier process change notices and work cross-functionally to disposition.   

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge: 

Bachelor, or Masters degree in related field e.g. Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or equivalent.

Experience: 

3 to 7 years of working experience with Electrical Component product engineering in a memory design house and supplier management. Involving Semiconductor packaging, DRAM, EEPROM and Serial Flash will be a plus. Hands-on experience in process, test, and quality.  Experience in SSD FA, ASIC, PMIC or passive devices product engineering is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Good English communication skill is a must.
• 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.
• Problem Solving – Lead and investigate complex problems, gather relevant data, define appropriate analysis to identify root cause, followed by solution options for evaluation and implementation.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking – Analyzing information statistically and using logic with critical thinking to address work-related issues and problems.
• Component Validation - Knowledge of memory component testing, measurement, and inspection methods to evaluate performance, quality, and reliability.
• Industry Standards – Strong familiarity with electrical device standards: JEDEC, IPC, IEC, MIL, AEC-Q, ASME
• Quality methodologies - Experience with ISO9001, and IATF16949 etc.
• Management Skills – Coordinate supplier readiness status within SQE organization and compile summaries in alignment with product life cycle development milestones.
• Behavior – Self-motivated with ability to effectively multi-task and work independently.

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