About this role
Position Overview:
The Line Quality Technician operates within a semiconductor IC backend manufacturing and packaging environment and is responsible for in‑process and end‑of‑line quality control activities on the production line .
The role focuses on ensuring product quality across IC assembly, packaging, and singulation processes by performing inspections, identifying non‑conformances, and supporting corrective actions in real time.
Responsibilities:
- Perform in‑process and end‑of‑line quality control inspections at various stages of semiconductor packaging production.
- Execute inspections on the production line to identify defects and deviations from defined process and quality requirements.
- Follow established quality control procedures to detect product and process non‑conformances.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (production, engineering, quality) to address and resolve quality issues promptly.
- Conduct statistical analysis and root cause analysis to identify defect trends and improvement opportunities.
- Monitor and evaluate line processes to ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and internal specifications.
- Implement and maintain quality documentation , including inspection results and control records.
- Work closely with production line teams to provide real‑time feedback and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct line audits to verify adherence to quality control protocols and procedures.
- Provide training and guidance to production personnel on quality control practices and inspection standards.
- Support cross‑functional collaboration to integrate quality controls into new product or package introductions .
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science , or a related field.
- Hands‑on experience with quality control tools (SPC, FMEA, MSA, 8D, 7QC tools).
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry , with exposure to:
- Plasma cleaning
- Molding
- Laser marking
- Saw / Punch singulation
- Plating and buffing
- AOI
- Pick & Place inspection
- Experience performing Laser marking FAI , package dimension measurement , wettability checks , and AOI defect assessment .
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
- Familiarity with statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab.
- In‑depth knowledge of IC packaging and backend processes .