Component Reliability Engineer – Semiconductor Ele

About the Job:

Component Reliability Engineer – Semiconductor Electronics

Join a leading company in vehicle safety systems as a Component Reliability Engineer, where innovation and reliability intersect to shape future mobility. In this critical role, you are not just a part of the product development process; you influence industry standards and contribute to life-saving technology advancements. With a focus on electronic component excellence for automotive applications, your expertise will spearhead the selection and assessment of semiconductors, ensuring high reliability and alignment with stringent industry requirements.

Compensation: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year, plus bonus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define component quality, reliability, and test requirements that align with company and industry standards.
• Participate in internal design reviews, providing expert evaluations on electronic components to meet project objectives.
• Review and optimize component reliability qualification programs and processes to ensure robustness and compliance.
• Develop comprehensive component qualification plans adhering to standards such as AEC-Q100/101/200, JEDEC, and MIL-STD.
• Address and resolve critical supplier-related quality issues, ensuring continuous supply of high-quality components.
• Conduct thorough analysis of component failures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to mitigate recurrence.
• Drive reliability and risk assessment activities based on data from production lines and field returns.
• Support Supplier Quality Engineering through rigorous Fab and assembly site audits to maintain and enhance supplier performance.
• Represent the company in industry committees, playing a pivotal role in the update and review of technological and safety standards.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in reliability engineering and failure analysis for semiconductor-based electronics.
• At least 5 years of experience in reliability engineering within a semiconductor environment.
• Deep familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes, various fabrication technologies, and package assemblies.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis tools and techniques such as SEM, TEM, FIB, and acoustic microscopy.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of IC block circuit analysis and basic semiconductor physics.
• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry. A Master's degree is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced skills in reliability stress tests and models for aging calculations.
• Proven ability to use Quality Risk Management Tools effectively, including Ishikawa, FMEA, FTA, 8D, and statistical analysis.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a firm grasp of statistical analysis methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with suppliers and internal teams.
• Capability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in using industry-standard software and tools related to electronic component testing and quality assurance.
• Detailed-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying risks and executing timely solutions.