Product Quality Engineer (PQE), Failure Analysis - Pohang, Korea
Core
Lead quality lab operations and drive failure analysis, material characterization, and root-cause investigations for complex reliability and manufacturing issues.
Role type
Senior IC Product Quality Engineer (Failure Analysis & Material Characterization)
Builds
Actionable technical insights and resolutions for product and manufacturing issues across Apple technologies
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing, materials science, reliability engineering
Required skills
Failure analysis, material characterization, root-cause problem-solving, SEM/FIB/SEM/AFM/FTIR/Raman/X-ray/CT/LIT/TDR/Probe Station, polymers/adhesives/thin films/semiconductor/display materials, cross-functional collaboration, technical documentation
Preferred skills
OLED/display technologies, semiconductor processes, electrical/optical/structural failure analysis, lab operations management, AI/machine learning/data analytics, Generative AI, high-volume manufacturing support
Technologies
SEM, FIB/SEM, AFM, FTIR, Raman, X-ray, CT, LIT, TDR, Probe Station, AI, machine learning, Generative AI
Responsibilities
Lead quality operations and manage resources, drive failure analysis and material characterization, develop analysis strategies for complex engineering issues, partner with teams and suppliers to resolve issues, support Apple Manufacturing Accelerator initiatives, drive lab efficiency through automation and data analytics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
