Quality Engineer/Failure Analysis

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Failure mode is analyzed and determined through scientific investigation utilizing internal and external FA tools.
• Possible root cause of failure in returned goods is determined and documented in formal FA reports or presentations. 
• Corrective actions and recommendations are provided as part of FA reporting to aid in scrap reduction and cost savings.
• Repeated returns are prevented by providing correct assessments of problems observed in returned goods and correlation of assessments to past returns. 
• Continuous interaction with II-VI Marlow global FA team to aid overseas FA activities performed by reviewing reports and providing direction and feedback on content and approach taken.
• FA analysis of returned goods carried out in timely manner to fully satisfy customer. 
• RGA team members informed throughout FA process to concur with findings

Proactively Analyze II-VI Marlow Processes for Baseline Performance Characteristic/Improvement

• Engineering testing and process or device qualification samples, whether conforming or non-conforming, as requested by internal groups are analyzed to understand failure and success modes.
• Manufactured conforming parts are periodically procured from finish goods and analyzed to document the current state to build up reference library to aid future FA activities representing the success modes
• Root cause of failure mode is determined and communicated in form of a technical FA reporting or FA presentation for internal requests.
• Manufacturing and design engineers are satisfied with FA reporting to feed the findings into II-VI Marlow team’s root cause analysis process if required.
• Findings are expected to lead to additional process improvement activity towards increased yields, cycle time and cost reductions by other teams.
• Proactively obtain internal production products from various process platforms to assess process platform’s current stability and as a baseline to differentiate  non-conforming products from good products.
• Document findings in technical report and presentation formats as deliverables. 

Competitive Analysis

• Competitive modules and systems are analyzed for strengths and weaknesses and feedback is given to Engineering,  R&D and marketing in the form of technical reports.
• Competitive assessment results presented annually in TechOPS platform to make others aware of developments in the competitor field.
• Competitive capabilities are determined and published from the samples analyzed, if possible.
• Comparisons made to II-VI Marlow’s strength and weaknesses in competitive analysis to aid developing additional innovation paths in II-VI Marlow technology improvement.
• Evaluate competitive thermoelectric modules and systems to identify opportunities for development of new processes to help maintain II-VI Marlow’s thermoelectric leadership.
• As a Senior Member of Technical Staff work with Engineering and R&D to continuously improve II-VI Marlow processes to bridge technology gaps.
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Education & Experience

M.S. or  higher degree in technical engineering field, preferably in materials science and engineering/technology core expertise.

• 9 years in material science or failure analysis.
• Experience in development and maintenance of company reliability/testing programs.
• Demonstrated experience in development of new technologies to bridge existing technology gaps to match or exceed competition.
• Demonstrated experience in technology research and development.
• Optical microscopy and metallography expertise, including photography.
• Expertise in scientific evaluation techniques for failure modes analysis.
• Expertise in failure mechanisms such as fracture, corrosion, stress and fatigue. 
• Knowledge of periodic table, phase diagrams and spectrum analysis.
• Operational expertise of electronic equipment, such as milliohm meter, delta T test, thermal image IR camera, megaohm meter, and pH meter.
• Demonstrated experience leading corrective action teams at customer sites.

Skills

• Excellent engineering, scientific and technical writing skills for internal and external reporting. 
• Expertise in advanced analytical techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Metallographic sample preparation expertise. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems leveraging personal knowledge and experience and apply it to solve problems resourcefully.
• Maintain network relationships with universities and analytical laboratories.
• Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work, educate and learn in cross-organizational teams.
• Knowledge of Reliability and Process Engineering.
• Ability to anticipate and handle multiple programs and priorities. 
• Auditing knowledge including ISO 9001 and Baldrige criteria.
• Proficient computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access DB, Email, internet access and the ability to develop tools and/or special applications within these packages. 

Working Conditions

• Normal office conditions. 
• Exposure to chemicals, slight dust, noise in labs

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others to exchange information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment
• Occasional use of microscopes
• Face shields, gloves, finger cots or other PPE could be required in some areas

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.