Surface Treatment Supplier Engineer 4 (Plating/Anodization)

Ensure suppliers' manufacturing processes are in place to produce reliable products in a repeatable manner. Develop and audit quality control systems. Develop and drive supplier improvement plans. Develop and execute plans for failure analysis on products returned from the field related to inorganic, organic, and particle contamination and material issues. Coordinate development activities with suppliers and product groups in developing new products. Conduct effective supplier visits in evaluating and managing new and existing suppliers. Design and execute an experiment, review data, develop conclusions. Implement industry standard process control techniques such as six sigma techniques to manage and develop production efficiencies and quality for Lam products. Minimum Education: BS/MS degree in a technical field listed in (but not limited to) the following: ChE, Chemistry, Materials Science 7+ years applicable experience specific to surface treatments such as anodizing, coating, and plating, contamination control, precision cleaning, material science, and manufacturing processes and design, preferably in the semiconductor industry. Strong project management, organizational and communication skills required. The ability to read drawings (with understanding of ASME Y14.5) required. Working knowledge of SPC required. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven history of successful resolution.