Senior Engineer Component Introduction (Supplier Quality Management – Semiconductor Solutions)(m/w/x)

## Job Description Continental Automotive is entering into 'Fabless Semiconductor Solutions'. The target is to build up a robust supply base with Zero Defect Quality Culture and streamlined value chain with new responsibilities and interface definitions for suppliers. The best-fit supplier strategy will be applied to achieve best market conditions for our company. Your tasks and responsibilities: * Reporting to Global Category Sensor & ASICs, strive to secure “Best in Class” consistent and sustainable supplier quality performance to reach Continental Business and Quality targets. * Quality responsible for customer-owned tooling processes, Semiconductor Solutions related component sourcing, design, development, and release of technologies and components (incl. sub-releases). * Define, drive, and implement best-in-class Supplier & Component strategy by setting Category quality requirements, deploying lessons learned, and early involvement in supplier and technology identification. * Drive supplier development and improvement activities at supplier sites. * Define, release, and implement Semiconductor Solutions procedures, guidelines, and tools to meet the Zero-defect strategy. * Responsible for component development quality and Material Life Cycle (MLC) release activities in collaboration with R&D, Technical Operation Management, and Test Program Engineering. * Support manufacturing quality, including MRB decisions, 8D handling, failure analysis, escalation management, test coverage enhancement, and risk assessment. * Define and maintain Semiconductor Solutions specific requirements, including audits, certification, and technical capability for Foundry, OSAT, and Test suppliers. * Support product and process change requests, including PCNs from suppliers, ensuring comprehensive qualification of any changes. * Support data systems to collect and evaluate supplier quality-related key performance indicators (KPIs) for regular quality performance reporting. ## Qualifications * Academic degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Master`s degree desirable or comparable qualification * Several years of experience in the semiconductor industry * Strong knowledge in semiconductor design and processes and test (e.g., wafer process technologies, assembly, test), quality systems and component qualification * Expertise in Manufacturing Data Analytics, Semiconductor Physical Failure Analysis, Semiconductor IC Design Quality preferred * Understanding of automotive practices such as APQP/PPAP/VDA6.3/IATF16949 * Business fluent English and basic german language skills (spoken and written) * Ability to lead process improvements, supplier development and audit activities with frequent travel * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including collaboration, analytical, and negotiation abilities Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. ## Additional Information The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as: * Training opportunities * Mobile and flexible working models * Sabbaticals * and much more... **Diversity creates value for a better tomorrow****.** We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.