Senior Thick Film & Microelectronics Quality Engineer

Remtec specializes in the development of advanced and high-performance ceramic packaging technology, PCBs, substrates, and components utilized across the electronics industry in aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, telecommunications, and automotive markets. We deliver creative, cost-effective metallized substrate and packaging solutions designed to any specification. Our solutions are particularly well-suited for challenging high-power, high-circuit-density, and mission-critical applications, and can be applied across a broad range of frequencies. Provide technical support to plating process engineering and production personnel in all areas of chemical processing. Duties will include involvement in all aspects of chemical process production/materials support, process improvement, yield improvement, equipment preventive maintenance as well as various engineering products and process related projects.

We are seeking a Senior Thick Film & Microelectronics Quality Engineer to support quality requirements for our thick film fabrication and microelectronics assembly operations. You will manage quality requirements for thick film processing, plating, wire bonding, light assembly and soldering. This role assists in defining and ensuring strict compliance with AS9100 standards while driving continuous improvement through lean manufacturing principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Whys, and Fishbone methodologies.
• Manage the Material Review Board Meetings, timely material disposition and non-conformance reporting.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer/third-party audits
• Author and update Control Plans, PFMEAs, and inspection plans and procedures.
• Familiarity with product related statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Define, oversee and document the required quality standards for thick film printing, firing, laser trimming and any other associated processes.
• Monitor and validate electroless/electroplating chemical processes and thickness.
• Establish inspection criteria for wire bonding (ball, wedge, ribbon) and other associated assembly and thick film processing processes.
• Define quality controls for manual and automated assembly, test and inspection processes.
• Perform and document requirements for destructive/nondestructive testing as they relate to internal and customer requirements.
• Manage Supplier Quality KPI’s.
• Interact with suppliers to ensure capability and conformance to defined requirements.
• Ensure customer flow downs are properly documented and adhered to.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Apply SPC (Statistical Process Control) to monitor process capabilities.
• Optimize production yields through structured DoE (Design of Experiments).

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in microelectronics or semiconductor manufacturing or printed circuit board fabrication.
• Direct experience with thick film manufacturing and associated assembly processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

Technical Knowledge

• Proficient knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Familiarity with plating processes (nickel, gold, silver) and surface finishes.
• Working knowledge of associated GEA and MIL Standard for product testing and inspection criteria.
• Proficiency in statistical software.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA

Preferred Certifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Benefits

Remtec offers a competitive benefits package, which may include:

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance · 401(k) plan · Paid time off · Paid holidays · Additional company benefits Benefit eligibility and offerings are subject to applicable plan documents and company policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Remtec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religious creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The compensation salary range for this role from $110,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.