Hitachi Energy AG

Senior Quality Engineer

📍 Lenzburg, Aargau, Switzerland

Role and responsibilities

Drive the material quality approach for critical raw materials used in BiMOS operations Define and continuously improve CTQ concepts and control strategies Lead complex material quality investigations related to deviations, yield, and reliability issues Monitor & develop supplier performance and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions Lead material qualification, requalification, and change management activities Support production with technical expertise during production, troubleshooting, and ramp-up phases Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reliability, and cost efficiency Act as a technical reference, supporting or mentoring engineers and strengthening supplier and team capabilities

Team / description

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in power and renewable technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. CHSEM provides high‑power semiconductor devices to Hitachi Energy internal customers (e.g. HVDC, GPQSS) as well as to external customers.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in material quality, supplier quality, or semiconductor manufacturing

  • Certified auditor (VDA 6.3, ISO 19011, or equivalent)

  • Strong knowledge of material quality, process control, and risk management in a manufacturing environment

  • Proven ability to independently manage complex material and supplier quality issues

  • Experience with structured quality methods such as 8D, Six Sigma, or equivalent