Quality Assurance Specialist

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

High Level Summary Of Job

The Quality Assurance Specialist executes the day-to-day approval process for finished products using quality control procedures. This involves verifying all purity measurement data and coordinating the material flow with the Marketing, Shipping, Logistics CVD, and Finishing areas. Also responsible for monitoring the quality of intermediate and sales grade chemicals for the HSC site. Job impacts product quality aspects of all major HSC customers. Also responsible for managing new material workflows and customer requirements including customer reports. Provide customer administrative assistance to the Quality Assurance Department. The position requires interaction with other departments and with external customers.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Coordinates the final lot approval process and assures the verification of all purity measurement data. Authorizes additional testing needed in the approval process for polysilicon and chemical material. Responsible for day-to-day quality results for all products. Communicates quality performance, using appropriate reporting for materials to the site, the HSC Quality Improvement Team (QIT) and key customers as needed.
• Assures that measurements, monitoring, and reporting is maintained on all product parameters as indicated on customer specifications. This includes KIC and washed product surface impurities and product size distribution audits. Understands the work flow of product testing and finishing, along with testing’s online status.
• Provides assistance in the prioritization of the testing schedules and activities based on polysilicon finishing workflow and customer supply demands.
• Facilitates the PCN and MRB disposition of non-conforming lots. Provide workflow expertise and problem solving skills for troubleshooting polysilicon and chemical quality workflow issues.
• Coordinates special testing efforts for the qualification of new or existing process additions and changes. Assures compliance to internal and external polysilicon and chemical specifications
• Responsible for the Customer Product Return Process that works within the MRB disposition guidelines. - Is responsible for creating the customer monthly reports, weekly and monthly quality reports.
• Responsible for quality impact verification on MOCs. In addition to that, provides support with new material setups, workflows, updates to the Analytical Technician poly and chemical approval criteria, product spec routings and batch derivations.
• Provides direction and prioritization for QA testing group as needed to ensure testing and movement of material in the manufacturing operations.
• Process customer specific requirements, supplier quality manuals, score cards, assessments, per customer changes and internal requests and manage master files.
• Process customer notifications.
• Process internal and external waivers.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Department, by providing the following support:
• Process Certificate of Analysis
• Assist managing QA Department and Quality System folders, files, and documentation
• Develop and maintain Sharepoint environment for QA and Quality Management System files and folders.
• Quality Assurance departmental documentation folders.
• Maintaining outlook distribution lists.
• Support HSC’s Outlook folders by having the permission level of “owner”. Key contact for granting employee permissions.
• Quality Assurance departmental documents including forms, procedures, organizational chart, essential records, quality records, and controlled documents.
• Develop, implement, and maintain department procedures.
• Act as departmental IAM Administrator and perform record retention tasks.
  

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

• Review and reports on data anomalies in the customer Bulk Purity charts and Purity control charts.
• Responsible as a back-up approval for customer C of C’s, C of A’s for polysilicon.
• Involved in various cross -functional activities that may include safety activities, records management, ISO compliance, development of department procedures and reporting of quality performance objectives.
• Assists in investigation of out-of-control issues and authors out of control reports.
• Perform special projects as needed by AR&D department.
• This position is accountable for accuracy and confidentiality of documents prepared.
• Supports customer audits/visits as needed.
  
  

Skills

• Statistics, SPC, SPC Software, calculate OCAP limits, SAP
• Proficiency of data visualization tools and spotfire
• Use of Sample Manager
• Use of MOC, Incident, Audit software
• Understand Qualification Protocols/procedures
• Understand FMEA methodology, update current FMEA's
• Public presentation skills within team and MRB
• Understand HSC product specifications
• Lead Level 1 Quality Investigation independently, Lead Level 2 with oversight from QCL, Root Cause Investigation, 8D, 5 Why
• ISO 9001 - IATF 16949 - Participate in internal audits
• Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows, SAP, Sample Manager and SharePoint.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to organize and conduct meetings.
• Detail Oriented
  
  

Education Requirements

• Technical Bachelor’s degree desired
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  
  

Work Experience

• Three years' experience at Hemlock Semiconductor, with a working knowledge of polysilicon production and testing, or similar skills at another Chemical Manufacturing facility.
• Statistical Analysis
  
  

Environment/Working Conditions

The job requires sitting to review data and in front of a computer typing, walking, climbing and standing to obtain data and information both on the company sites and in respective areas at supplier sites. Some aspects of this role can occasionally allow the employee to connect and work from home during normal work hours. There is an expectation to periodically check and respond to email and messages during off hours, in a manner consistent with lawful and corporate requirements.

The range for this position is $72,335 - $89,355.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If You Are An Individual With a Disability And You Need An Accommodation Or Other Assistance During The Application Process, Please Call Our Human Resources Department At

989.301.5333

or email your request to

G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 803