Manufacturing Quality and Reliability Senior Engineer

Company

TSMC Arizona Corporation

Location

USA-Arizona

Posted

Oct 08, 2026

Manufacturing Quality and Reliability Senior Engineer

As a Manufacturing Quality and Reliability Senior Engineer, you will lead efforts to ensure product quality and dependability for cutting-edge semiconductor technologies. In this role, you will define and achieve DPPM targets, assess reliability risks, solve technical challenges, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the highest standards are met. We are seeking an enthusiastic team member who demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and possesses an attitude that embodies our core values - Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Trust.

Responsibilities:

• Define DPPM Targets: Establish and monitor DPPM (defective parts per million) goals for advanced technology processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce DPPM.
• Perform Reliability Risk Assessments: Conduct product reliability risk assessments for fab events, including CP (control plan), DVS (dynamic voltage scaling), baking, HTOL (high-temperature operating life), and more.
• Execute Problem-Solving Processes: Utilize structured methodologies such as PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), 8D, 3Leg/5Why, and KT (Kepner-Tregoe) to solve technical and analytical challenges.
• Evaluate Engineering Change Impacts: Review engineering changes to ensure adherence to procedures and evaluate their impact on product quality and reliability.
• Customer Communication: Collaborate with customers to discuss product reliability evaluations, test screening methods, and process reliability window assessments.
• Support Continuous Improvement: Actively identify opportunities for innovation, improvement, and accountability in manufacturing processes to achieve reliability goals.
• Cross Organization Teamwork: When fab events happen, host a discussion meeting to have cross team communication with fab sponsors define assessment plan and follow up, RA test resource arrangements, and schedule control.
• Project Lead: Own reliability improvement project, evaluate CIP split. To summarize RA result and conclude go / no-go.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education and Experience:
• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Reliability, or a related field, with 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality and Reliability; or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Reliability, or a related field, with 3 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality and Reliability
• Technical Skills:
• Familiarity with reliability testing processes such as TDDB (Time-Dependent Dielectric Breakdown), HCI (Hot Carrier Injection), BTI (Bias Temperature Instability), EM (Electromigration), and SM (Stress Migration).
• Knowledge of tools such as 4082, MPPT, and Sagi, as well as programming experience in Excel VBA and Python.
• Proven ability to evaluate and implement engineering changes while maintaining reliability standards.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external customers.
• Proactive and innovative thinker with strong judgment and accountability.
• Self-motivated and capable of handling pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and learn quickly while maintaining operational discipline.
• Training:
• On-the-job training will be provided to ensure alignment with company standards and processes.

Shift:

• Standard work hours: Monday through Friday

Application Consideration Consent:

By applying to this position, I acknowledge and agree that my application and qualifications may be considered for other roles within the company. However, I reserve the right to withdraw my consent for future consideration of other roles within the company at any time.

Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.

As a valued member of the TSMC family, we place a significant focus on your health and well-being. When you are at your best-physically, mentally, and financially-our company thrives. TSMC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans: Choose the options that best fit your and your family's needs.
• Income-Protection Programs: Financial assistance during injury or illness.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Secure your financial future with competitive employer contributions.
• Paid Time-Off Programs and Holidays: Recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.

Work Location: 5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083

TSMC Arizona maintains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of TSMC Arizona's pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate's identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, educational background and a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.

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