Senior Quality Engineer - Semiconductor Foundry
Join Ardora III-V as Senior Quality Engineer — lead semiconductor quality, solve complex problems, improve yield and reliability, and shape scalable processes in a collaborative team.
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⭐ What will you do with us?
In this role as Senior Quality Engineer, you will lead quality engineering activities across process development, manufacturing, supplier management and customer engagement, helping to build a robust, scalable and continuously improving quality framework. You will investigate failures, implement corrective quality mechanisms and make sure that our products meet customer requirements.
The role will combine hands-on expertise with cross-functional collaboration in a semiconductor production environment and external engagement with service providers and customers.
✅ Key Functions
Develop, implement and maintain quality and control plans, inspection strategies and acceptance criteria.
Monitor key quality metrics, process capability, yield, reliability and customer quality performance.
Apply structured problem-solving methods, including root cause analysis, 8D, FMEA, SPC, CAPA and corrective and preventive action management.
Lead investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints, excursions and process deviations.
Work with process, product, operations and supply chain teams to identify and reduce product and process risks and improve performance and yield
Support new product introduction, process qualification and technology transfer activities.
Define and manage quality requirements for service partners, suppliers and external manufacturing organisations.
Support supplier, customer, internal and accreditation audits.
Mentor and train engineers and technicians on quality control mechanisms and best practices.
Communicate technical findings clearly in English to stakeholders at all levels, including technical reports and presentations.
🧠 What skill set are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our Quality team at Ardora and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality semiconductor products. The successful candidate will combine strong expertise in semiconductor quality engineering with a pragmatic mindset and passion for semiconductor device fabrication. The role requires strong communication skills working across technical and operational teams, using data-driven methods to identify risk, solve complex problems and improve product and process performance.
Technical Expertise
At least 5 years of experience in quality engineering roles within semiconductor manufacturing, photonics, microelectronics or a related advanced technology environment.
Strong understanding of quality control and assurance concepts for semiconductor fabrication processes.
Practical experience with quality tools and methodologies, including FMEA, CAPA, MSA, and SPC.
Experience managing non-conformances, process excursions, change control and corrective actions.
Experience working with external service providers, technology partners, suppliers and customers.
Ability to interpret manufacturing, reliability and quality data and translate findings into effective actions.
Strong project management, organisation and prioritisation skills.
Highly self-motivated and proactively solving problems, with a track record of driving improvements and delivering results.
Commitment to developing junior staff and fostering a knowledge-sharing environment.
Inclusive attitude with strong interpersonal and cross‑functional communication skills
High proficiency in English (verbal and written) for technical communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
🌟 We also appreciate…
Experience in supporting ISO audits and writing quality procedures
Knowledge of qualification, testing and reliability processes of lasers, photodiodes or transistors.
Previous exposure to building measurement and quality control capabilities in start‑up or scale‑up environments where flexibility and ownership are required.
- Location
- Ardora III-V Headquarters
Perks & Benefits
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Competitive and transparent compensation
From our first conversation, we provide an structured overview of our compensation framework. We value transparency and aim to set clear expectations from the outset.
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Clear and adaptive paid time off
Up to 30 paid days off per year, including 24 vacation days, company-wide holidays, and local public holidays.
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Morning working schedule
From mid‑June to September, our working hours are 8:00–15:00, just like every Friday during the rest of the year. -
Life insurance
We believe employee wellbeing extends beyond the workplace. This benefit provides added peace of mind and financial protection when you need it most.
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Remote day
We believe flexibility matters. That's why you can work from home one day per week, helping you balance your professional and personal commitments.
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New branded office (coming soon!)
We are bulding a new branded office full of services oriented to enhance our employee experience.
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Real work–life balance
Flexibility is built into the way we work. We respect and value life beyond the workplace, and supporting a healthy balance between work, rest, and personal time is an important part of our culture.
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Inclusive and positive culture
We foster a truly people-oriented culture, creating a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to be themselves.
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Multicultural team
We are a diverse team representing 5+ nationalities, with English as our common language, ensuring everyone feels connected, included, and able to collaborate effectively.
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Team events and activities
We enjoy spending time together, whether through team-building activities, social gatherings, or company events throughout the year, strengthening connections and celebrating success together.
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Vigo, a vibrant city to work and live!
We are proud to be based in a city with an exceptional quality of life, providing a unique and inspiring place to live and work.
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Visa sponsorship and relocation services
We provide visa sponsorship for you and your family, along with a full relocation package through specialized partners to help you settle in with ease.
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About Ardora III-V
Ardora develops and produces compound semiconductors as part of a strong European ecosystem.
The foundry will produce components based on Group III-V semiconductors It will have the capacity to develop 20,000 wafers per year with different types of technologies based on Group III-V materials, including GaAs (Gallium Arsenide), InP (Indium Phosphide), and GaN (Gallium Nitride). These components will be used by industries worldwide across sectors including automotive, telecommunications, data communications, consumer sensing, defense, aerospace, and healthcare.