Senior Principal Reliability Engineer

We are looking for Reliability Engineer role in preparation for the formation of the joint venture of NXP and VIS, known as VSMC.

Job Description

This posting is for a Senior Principal Reliability Engineer in a high volume, 300mm wafer manufacturing environment.  The Senior Principal HV Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring the long-term reliability and robustness of high-voltage semiconductor devices and systems. This role involves designing and executing reliability test plans, analyzing failure mechanisms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and quality across the lifecycle..  Candidate must also exhibit good planning, organizational, teamwork and communication skills. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute reliability qualification plans for HV semiconductor products (e.g., GaN, SiC, HV CMOS, BCD).
• Perform hands-on reliability testing including HTOL, HTRB, TDDB, and other stress tests.
• Analyze reliability data using statistical methods and modeling tools to predict product lifetime and failure rates.
• Investigate failure mechanisms through electrical, physical, and chemical analysis (e.g., SEM, FIB, EMMI).
• Collaborate with design, process, and product engineering teams to implement reliability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as JEDEC, AEC-Q100, and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain and improve reliability documentation including FMEAs, control plans, and qualification reports.
• Support customer audits and provide technical responses to reliability-related inquiries.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives..

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in semiconductor reliability engineering, with a focus on high-voltage technologies.
• Strong understanding of HV device physics, failure mechanisms, and reliability testing methodologies.
• Experience with reliability test equipment and data analysis tools (e.g., ReliaSoft, JMP, Python).
• Familiarity with automotive and industrial qualification standards (e.g., AEC-Q100, ISO 26262).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to successfully plan, execute, analyze, and deliver projects per schedule.

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