CareerPlan

Cleaning, Contamination Control & Validation Engineer E4

Santa Clara,CAFull-time$134k–$184k2026-10-09 → 2026-10-23

Core

Develop cleaning methods and contamination control solutions for semiconductor equipment, perform defect troubleshooting and failure analysis, and manage customer escalations to ensure product integrity.

Role type

Senior IC quality engineer (contamination control & validation)

Builds

Cleaning and contamination control solutions for current and advanced node semiconductor equipment

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science

Required skills

Contamination control methodology, Failure analysis (FA), Root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), Risk assessment (FMEA), Validation planning, Defect troubleshooting, Regulatory compliance (SEMI, ISO), Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Advanced node equipment knowledge, Supplier quality management, Cleanroom environment expertise

Technologies

SEMI standards, ISO standards, FMEA, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone diagrams

Responsibilities

Develop cleaning methods and contamination control solutions, Map end-to-end contamination flow from supply chain to field, Conduct risk assessments (FMEA) at each process stage, Lead root cause analysis for contamination events and customer complaints, Troubleshoot defect problems and perform failure analysis, Author and maintain Contamination Control Plans and Validation Master Plans

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC