Senior Reliability Engineer – Power Semiconductor Reliability

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life Insurance

AD&D

Pet Insurance

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

LTD

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Accrued paid vacation

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to lead reliability characterization for advanced power semiconductor products. You will develop strategies, translate accelerated test results into mission profiles, and support qualification for industrial and automotive applications.

The role emphasizes power devices and wide-bandgap tech, with GaN experience preferred, and involves industry standards work, technical publications, and presentations at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliability characterization strategies and accelerated life test methodologies for semiconductor devices, including SALT.
• Design experiments to identify and characterize failure modes and degradation mechanisms.
• Develop and assess ELFR and related early-life reliability testing methodologies.
• Translate accelerated reliability test results into use-condition lifetime predictions and mission-profile-based assessments.
• Investigate reliability failures and work with cross-functional teams to understand root causes and risk.
• Provide guidance on reliability implications of new device structures, materials, processes and applications.
• Prepare and publish technical white papers and articles for peer review on reliability and testing.
• Present technical work at reliability conferences, workshops, and industry forums.

Skills

Semiconductor reliability

Device physics

Accelerated life testing

Failure analysis

Reliability modeling

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Test equipment design

Failure analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Renesas is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to support the development, qualification, and reliability assessment of advanced power semiconductor products. This position requires a strong background in semiconductor reliability, device physics, accelerated life testing, and failure mechanisms.

The successful candidate will develop and execute reliability characterization strategies, establish acceleration models, translate accelerated test results to application mission profiles, and support qualification of products for industrial and automotive applications. Experience with power semiconductor devices and wide-bandgap technologies is highly desirable, with GaN experience strongly preferred.

The position will also serve as a technical representative for Renesas through industry standards activities, technical publications, peer-reviewed articles, and presentations at reliability-related conferences.

• Develop reliability characterization strategies and accelerated life test methodologies for semiconductor devices, including switching accelerated lifetime (SALT), and partner with Test Engineering to translate reliability requirements into test systems and execute testing.

• Design experiments to identify and characterize semiconductor failure modes and degradation mechanisms.

• Develop and assess Early Life Failure Rate (ELFR) and related early-life reliability testing methodologies.

• Translate accelerated reliability test results into use-condition lifetime predictions and mission-profile-based reliability assessments.

• Investigate reliability failures and work with failure analysis, design, process, product, and manufacturing engineering teams to understand root cause and reliability risk.

• Provide technical guidance on the reliability implications of new device structures, materials, processes, and product applications.

• Prepare and publish technical white papers and articles for peer review covering semiconductor reliability, accelerated testing, failure mechanisms, and related areas.

• Present technical work at reliability conferences, workshops, and other industry forums.

• Participate in industry standards organizations and technical committees, including JEDEC and AEC, and contribute to the development and improvement of semiconductor reliability and qualification standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Reliability Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $138-173K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

• medical
• health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
• dental
• vision
• health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• life insurance
• AD&D
• pet insurance
• company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• LTD
• short term medical benefits
• paid sick time
• paid holidays
• accrued paid vacation

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.