Sr. Staff Reliability Engineer

OMNIVISION; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced reliability engineer with a strong background in semiconductor physics and IC components. This role involves designing and debugging hardware for product reliability evaluations, qualifying CMOS Imaging Sensors for mass production, and collaborating with foundries to enhance processes. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a deep understanding of reliability standards and failure analysis techniques. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive innovation and quality in cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in component reliability and semiconductor physics.
• Strong knowledge of CMOS devices and reliability standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and debug hardware for product reliability evaluation.
• Evaluate and qualify CMOS Imaging Sensor products for mass production.
• Collaborate with foundries to improve CIS processes.

Skills

Design component reliability hardware

CMOS devices knowledge

IC components and package reliability qualification

Failure analysis techniques

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Physics

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

BS degree in Materials Science

Job description

Experience:

BS degree in Physics, EE, Mat. Sci. (or related engineering discipline) with classwork including semiconductor physics and electronics. Experience with electronic component reliability JEDEC/AEC-Q100 and associated standards a plus. Wafer level reliability experience also a plus.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and debug hardware for biased product reliability evaluation
2. Evaluate and Qualify CMOS Imaging Sensor (CIS) products for mass production
3. Collaborate with foundries to assess, characterize, and improve CIS processes
4. Work with R&D, design, process, package, and product engineers to qualify new process technologies, and ensure quality of design performance for advanced CIS processes to meet customer reliability requirements
5. Issue internal product qualification and evaluation project summaries
6. Make meeting presentations to discuss project results and product issues
7. Prepare and issue product reliability release reports

Requirements:

1. BS degree in Physics, EE, Mat. Sci. (or equivalent) with classwork in electronics and semiconductor physics
2. 15+ Years of experience required.
3. Ability to design component reliability hardware and develop reliability infrastructure
4. Strong working knowledge of CMOS devices
5. Strong experience in IC components and IC package reliability qualification desired
6. Wafer level reliability knowledge preferred
7. Familiarity with foundry FEOL and BEOL reliability tests/metrics
8. Prior exposure to component engineering a plus
9. Working knowledge of commercial and automotive reliability standards (JEDEC, AEC)
10. Familiarity with IC components reliability failure modes, mechanisms, and failure analysis techniques preferred
11. Good social and communications skills - comfortable working in multicultural teams