Reliability Engineer/ Senior Engineer

SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.), is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.

At SSMC, every career journey is unique and rewarding. We're looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for an Engineer/ Senior Engineer to be part of our Quality & Reliability Department diverse team of talent. You will be responsible to design and execute comprehensive reliability qualification plans, performing failure analysis, and working cross-functionally to drive improvements from early design through volume production.

What you will be working on:

• Develop and implement product and process reliability test plans in accordance with JEDEC standards (e.g., HTOL, HAST, TC, THB, EM).
• Lead and support design-for-reliability (DfR) activities during new product development.
• Conduct reliability risk assessments and FMEA to anticipate and mitigate potential failure modes.
• Perform reliability testing and oversee test execution, monitoring, and data analysis.
• Investigate failures using advanced failure analysis techniques (e.g., SEM, FIB, X-ray, EDX) and drive root cause resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—design, product, packaging, and quality—to ensure reliability is built into every phase of the product lifecycle.
• Document and present test plans, analysis results, and reliability reports for internal teams and external customers.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the reliability lab, including test equipment scheduling, maintenance, calibration and lab safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and quality system standards within the lab environment.
• Mentor junior engineers or interns on reliability test methods and data interpretation.

More about you:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in semiconductor reliability engineering, product engineering, failure analysis, or related areas.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics and common failure mechanisms.
• Knowledge of Quality systems such as 8D, Lean Six Sigma, FMEA and SPC.
• Familiarity with JEDEC reliability test standards and qualification processes.
• Experience with reliability testing environments and failure analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret test data and extract key insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to various stakeholders.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

SSMC is committed to equal employment opportunities and abides by the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP). All qualified applicants will receive non-discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.