Staff Engineer, Reliability Engineering

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Milpitas, CA, is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to lead reliability qualification, failure analysis, and product reliability initiatives for power delivery solutions supporting data center applications.

You will drive reliability strategies across the product lifecycle, collaborate with Design and Product Engineering, and perform HTOL, HAST and temperature cycling tests, root-cause investigations, and customer-facing reliability reviews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of semiconductor reliability engineering experience.
• Experience developing and executing qualification plans.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor reliability test equipment and failure analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of JEDEC qualification and reliability standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability strategy and qualification of power management products.
• Develop and execute qualification plans including HTOL, HAST, Temperature Cycling, ESD, and Latch-Up testing.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Engineering on reliability test boards.
• Perform reliability stress tests at in-house or external labs.
• Conduct bench-level testing and evaluation of reliability samples.
• Identify reliability risks using FMEA and DOE methodologies.
• Lead root-cause investigations of reliability failures.
• Support qualification, supplier qualification, process changes and manufacturing transfers.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Interface with strategic customers on qualification results and field quality concerns.

Skills

Statistical tools

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Materials/Mechanical Reliability Engineering

Tools

Reliability test equipment

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to lead reliability qualification, failure analysis, and product reliability initiatives for power delivery solutions supporting data center applications. This individual will serve as a technical leader driving reliability initiatives throughout the product lifecycle, from technology development through high-volume manufacturing.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead reliability strategy and qualification of power management products.
• Develop and execute qualification plans including HTOL, HAST, Temperature Cycling, ESD, and Latch-Up testing.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Engineering teams in developing and procuring reliability test boards.
• Perform reliability stress tests at in-house or outside labs.
• Conduct bench level testing and evaluation of semiconductor reliability samples.
• Identify semiconductor and package reliability risks during product and technology development, using methodologies such as FMEA and DOE.
• Lead root cause investigations of reliability failures using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate with Failure Analysis teams to identify physical failure mechanisms and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product reliability qualification, supplier qualification, process changes, manufacturing transfers, and ongoing reliability monitoring in production.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional development teams.
• Interface with strategic customers on qualification results, reliability assessments, and field quality concerns.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of semiconductor reliability engineering experience.
• Experience developing and executing semiconductor qualification plans.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor reliability test equipment, bench characterization methodologies, and failure analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of JEDEC qualification and reliability standards.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, package reliability, and failure mechanisms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and statistical data analysis skills.
• Experience with JMP, Minitab, Python, MATLAB, or similar analytical tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

Desired Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Direct experience with power management products for servers, AI accelerators, networking, and/or cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in power semiconductor technologies including Silicon MOSFET, GaN, SiC, and/or power management ICs.
• Deep knowledge of semiconductor reliability physics, wear-out mechanisms, and lifetime prediction modeling.
• Prior experience with reliability board PCB design or procurement.
• Experience operating semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE).
• Prior working knowledge of board-level reliability, thermal characterization, power cycling, and/or mission profile analysis.
• Familiarity with advanced packaging technologies including WLCSP, flip-chip, FCBGA, QFN, and power modules.
• Experience leading customer-facing reliability reviews and qualification programs.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce – Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $130,168 to $188,490. Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors. This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

Analog Devices, Inc. Company Overview (repeated)

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Come join ADI – a place where Innovation meets Impact

For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.