Reliability and Failure Analysis Manager

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering (Physics, Electrical, Material Science)
• 3 years minimum working with semiconductor device Failure Analysis and Reliability Testing.
• Knowledge of Mil Std 883 Group A-E, AECQ100, and JEDEC Qualification specifications.
• Knowledge of Failure Analysis workflows, equipment and deprocessing techniques

Job Description

• Responsible for analyzing semiconductor IC samples to determine root cause.
• Will review failures from internal sources (Test, qualifications, maverick lots) and external sources (Customer returns).
• Plan the layout and sourcing of needed FA equipment in phases 1) simple detection, 2) failure confirmation, 3) minor deprocessing and 4) outside lab coordination for more elaborate techniques.
• Publication of the failure analysis technical report that can be communicated to key stake holders including customers. Include the 8D report if necessary.
• Develop qualification plans per market and customer requirements, then execute to a published schedule reporting on status, constraints and cost.
• Evaluate external providers for FA and REL services and ensure they are cost effective.
• Provide estimates of Reliability duration given activation energy and total device hours in test using failure rate modeling
• Provide product development support for new processes, packages and new product release per published schedules.
• Lead structured problem-solving teams using 6 sigma and 8D methods.
• Assist with DFMEA creation with the Design Teams.
• Support internal/external customers with general reliability related inquiries