Senior Data Scientist; Quality Systems

Job Details

SWA is at the center of making Intel Foundry's and APTM's advanced package substrate roadmap a reality. We do this by collaborating with external suppliers to demonstrate disruptive packaging architectures and integrate them into certifiable products. These products will be volume manufactured within our substrate factory network.

The Quality Engineer's quest to elevate quality standards internally and at substrate suppliers is vital for the organization to meet customer expectations in the ultra-competitive foundry environment. We are looking for a hands‑on PCS Champion with a strong background in advanced statistical methods to align all factories to new quality expectations and monitor their efforts to scale to accommodate additional demand.

In direct partnership with our Module and Integration teams, this enabling role must:

• PCS:
  Lead the application of advanced statistical methods, specifically Statistical Process Control (SPC). Challenge each factory to achieve best‑in‑class PCS through a blended approach of training, practical application, data analysis, and strategic development. As a champion for PCS, move stakeholders beyond traditional black and white thinking so they recognize potential limitations in modern manufacturing and consider alternative approaches. This effort should include a comprehensive roadmap for sustained improvement.
• Audits:
  Conduct on‑site operational audits to ensure factories are on track to bring new capacity online. Each audit shall evaluate the facilities, equipment qualification schedules, operational processes and quality systems through a combination of virtual and on‑site methods. Findings will be issued to facilitate gap closure.
• Requirements:
  Introduce and enforce operational quality standards including scope, goals, expectations (PCS, CCB, CAPA, outgoing inspection...), reporting, audits and CIPs. Playbook must be flexible enough for the application of practical engineering judgement to maintain a balance between quality assurance and operational efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Consider a multitude of factors and evaluate based on urgency, importance, value, and effort to aid factories in prioritization of improvements. Systematically drive the execution of both corrective actions and CIPs. Provide input on automation roadmaps intended to dramatically enhance factory capabilities by streamlining workflows and improving efficiency.

• Cross Cultural Communication
• Independent Thinking
• Persistent
• Can Do Attitude
• Influence/Persuasion
• Collaboration

• Strong listening, written and verbal communication
• Personal flexibility related to the dynamic nature of program scope
• Able to work in a matrixed environment with seamless partner/stakeholder interactions
• Remains current on quality industry standards including methodologies, systems and specification

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Master's degree with 4+ years of experience or PhD degree with 2+ years of experience in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering degree.
• Six Sigma Black Belt with hands‑on experience with tool/process PCS, data analysis, statistical tools and methods
• 1+ years of experience in general fab manufacturing process development experience

• Ability to travel internationally in support of training, audits and technical discussions
• Model‑based problem solving and data analysis skills
• Intermediate knowledge of programming (Python, Java script, SQL, Power BI preferred)

Experienced Hire

Shift 1 (United States of America)

US, Arizona, Phoenix

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