Reliability Senior Manager/Director

Vishay Newport Limited; Newport; On-site; USD 80,299 - 133,833; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director in Engineering and Manufacturing, focusing on Quality and Reliability for cutting-edge SiC power semiconductor products. This role involves designing experiments, collaborating with R&D and engineering teams, and establishing industry-leading methodologies to ensure product excellence. With a commitment to innovation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of power electronics. If you have a strong background in semiconductor technology and a passion for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you to advance your career while contributing to impactful technologies that power the world.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in wide-bandgap power semiconductor technology (SiC).
• Experience in reliability testing of SiC MOSFETs and diodes.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive Quality and Reliability for SiC power products.
• Lead R&D and HVM quality/reliability projects.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

PhD or Masters in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Synopsys Sentaurus

Silvaco Victory

Job description

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Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.

This position will be located in Newport, South Wales, U.K.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and drive the enablement of world-class Quality and Reliability requirements for wide-bandgap (SiC) power product release to the market, that meet both industry standards (JEDEC and AEC) and customer requirements.
2. Establish the industry best-in-class methodology to test and to characterize SiC power semiconductor devices to understand their reliability and failure mechanisms during R&D, Transfer (New Product Introduction or NPI) and High-Volume-Manufacturing (HVM).
3. Design experiments and co-ordinate statistical studies to determine device reliability, for example gate oxide lifetime marathon test, time-dependent dielectric breakdown.
4. Lead and collaborate with R&D, Engineering and Operation in establishing screening and burn-in procedures for SiC power devices to meet product quality requirements, to comply to industry requirement (JEDEC and AEC) and to meet specifics customer requirements (e.g. Board Level Reliability) during R&D, NPI and HVM.
5. Lead and contribute to R&D, NPI and HVM quality/reliability projects, presenting results to senior management / external stakeholders (including non-technical staff).
6. Design the requirements for quality and reliability test equipment, coordinate their development and enable transfer to manufacturing when needed.
7. Collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including R&D, Engineering, Marketing, and academic collaborators.
8. Represent the company in the industry council such as JEDEC or AECQ.

Knowledge and Experience You'll Need:

1. A PhD or Masters-level degree in electronics engineering, physics or any other microelectronics-related field.
2. At least 5 years of post-graduation experience in the field of wide-bandgap power semiconductor technology (ideally SiC). Comprehensive, demonstrable background in power semiconductors / semiconductor physics and/or electronics engineering.
3. Experience in reliability testing of SiC MOSFETs and diodes, both at wafer- and package-level; preferred to have GaN experiences as well.
4. A good understanding of statistical analysis and design of experiments.
5. Knowledge of semiconductor TCAD tools for device simulation, i.e. Synopsys Sentaurus, Silvaco Victory.
6. Background in electronics engineering for system understanding in the field of power electronics.
7. Excellent problem-solving skills – able to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement and assesses viable solutions. Develop and execute comprehensive action plans.
8. Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently, including ability to assess and manage priorities.
9. Effective communications skills, particularly the ability to communicate technical expertise.
10. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must be able to build rapport with Operations and cross-functional colleagues and be able to foster collaborative relationships.

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing