Staff Specialist Material Engineering

Lead the localization, sourcing, and qualification of raw materials for Backend semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring material quality, reliability, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity. Manage material qualification and engineering changes from evaluation through production release, while resolving material-related quality and yield issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, global suppliers, and customers to drive supplier development, continuous improvement, and compliance with automotive and industry requirements.

Key responsibilities in your new role Lead localization and qualification of raw materials for Backend (BE)manufacturing processes, including lead frame, DCB substrate, molding compounds, plating chemicals, stamping parts, injection molded parts, and other critical production materials. Drive material sourcing, second-source development, and supplier localization initiatives to ensure supply chain resilience, cost competitiveness, and manufacturing continuity. Manage end-to-end material qualification activities, including planning, risk assessment, characterization, reliability validation, and production release. Act as the technical owner for material-related issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions for quality, reliability, and yield excursions. Lead Engineering Change Management (CM) activities related to material changes and ensure smooth implementation into production. Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Quality, Operations, Product Engineering, Reliability, Process Engineer and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution and production readiness. Support supplier audits, process assessments, and technical reviews to ensure compliance with internal, customer, automotive, and industry requirements. Develop and maintain technical expertise in material science, material characterization techniques, failure analysis, and semiconductor manufacturing processes. Monitor material performance, quality trends, and supplier KPIs to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Lead technical communication with global teams, suppliers, and customers on material qualification, investigation, and sourcing projects. Key responsibilities in your new role Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed Bachelor's Degree or higher in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines. Minimum 5-8 years of experience in material engineering, supplier qualification, semiconductor manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or automotive industry. Strong knowledge of material properties, characterization techniques, and reliability testing methods. Hands-on experience with analytical and characterization tools such as SEM, EDX, CSAM, XRF, FTIR, DSC, TGA, TOF-SIMS, Ion Analysis, or related techniques. Knowledge of semiconductor backend manufacturing processes such as Die Attach, Wire Bond, Molding, Plating, Singulation, Lead frame, DCB, and Packaging Technologies. Experience in material qualification, process validation, reliability assessment, and production release activities. Familiarity with automotive and supplier quality systems, including PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan, Process Audit, VDA, and IATF16949 requirements. Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with structured root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DOE, etc.). Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Self-driven, result-oriented, and capable of working effectively in a global and multicultural environment.

Experience in supplier localization and cost reduction programs. Experience supporting