The PQE is responsible for ensuring quality and reliability performance of our products, wherever they are designed, manufactured, and assembled, by performing best in class Product Qualification in accordance with international standards and customer requirements. The PQE is also responsible for Reliability Monitoring through ORT.
The PQE works cross-functionally with Design, Test, Manufacturing, Reliability Labs, FA Labs, and Customer/Supplier Quality to prevent defects, drive robust product quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, perform, and review Qualification (new products, second source, material changes, design changes, process changes, …)
- Define, evaluate, and implement suitable stress tests for related product applications.
- Ensure product compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC, JEDEC, etc.).
- Communicate qualification plans and data with customer (Silicon, Package and Board Level).
- Participate in risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA) and ensure mitigation actions are implemented and validated.
- Review qualification test results, assess risks, and provide quality approval for production release or change management.
