Senior Automotive Reliability Engineer

Semtech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking an experienced Senior Automotive Reliability Engineer to drive reliability qualification processes and ensure product quality. You will collaborate with engineering teams to analyze reliability data, produce reports, and address customer inquiries, contributing significantly to new product introductions in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in semiconductor reliability engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (JESD47, AEC-Q100).
• Understanding of semiconductor physics and circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute reliability qualification for new products.
• Analyze reliability data and generate reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and address qualification failures.

Skills

Reliability analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

IC fabrication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics

Master’s or PhD

Job description

Location: Bristol, UK

Our Team:

Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC) is a leading supplier of high-quality analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products. The Bristol design centre focuses on optoelectronic ICs for datacom markets, including TIAs, laser drivers, optical receivers, and transceiver ICs from below 1Gbps to over 800Gbps. All product development functions are carried out here, from initial ideas to full production, including marketing, design, layout, validation, testing, and qualification.

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced Semiconductor Senior Automotive Reliability Engineer with a proven track record of bringing automotive products through the NPI development process, including quality, functional safety, and qualification analysis and documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute reliability qualification for new products, processes, and customer requests.
• Analyze reliability data and generate formal reports.
• Collaborate with Design, Product, Test, and Failure Analysis teams to understand and address qualification failures, providing cross-functional recommendations.
• Predict product reliability and perform lifetime calculations based on stress tests, monitoring data, and failure mechanisms.
• Design and manufacture HTOL and HAST boards for reliability testing in collaboration with engineers and vendors.
• Assist in disposition of manufacturing lots affected by reliability issues, working with QA and manufacturing teams.
• Review industry standards (JEDEC, AEC, ESDA, IPC) for updates impacting reliability qualification.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding qualification data, FIT rates, and reliability metrics.
• Participate in NPI meetings to ensure reliability commitments are met.
• Prepare technical reports, summarize findings, and recommend solutions; assist in setting up specialized test equipment if needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor reliability engineering, including qualification plans and lifetime calculations.
• Additional experience in Failure Analysis, Test Engineering, Quality, Design/Validation, or Wafer Fabrication is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards such as JESD47, JEP122, JS-001/02, AEC-Q100/101/006.
• Understanding of IC fabrication, semiconductor physics, BJT, MOSFET theories, and basic circuit design.