Location: Bristol, UK

Our Team:

Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC; www.Semtech.com) is a leading supplier of high-quality analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products. Semtech has a large number of design centres around the world, including three within the UK. The Bristol design centre is focused on optoelectronic ICs primarily targeted to datacoms and adjacent markets. Products include TIAs, laser drivers, optical receivers and fully integrated transceiver IC products from below 1Gbps to over 800Gbps. Within the centre, all functions of product development from initial ideas to full prodization take place, including, marketing, definition, design, layout, product engineering, validation, test engineering, characterization, qualification, applications, etc. Due to the significant innovation and differentiation in the development of our products, Semtech has continued to be the leader in our target markets.

Job Summary:

Searching for an experienced semiconductor Senior Automotive Reliability Engineer with direct experience, and track record, of bringing automotive products through the NPI development process from definition to production release, including all quality, functional safety and qualification related analysis and documentation

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute Reliability qualification of new products, processes and customer requests.

• Analyse Reliability data and create formal report.

• Work with Design, Product, Test and Failure Analysis engineering teams to understand the Reliability qualification failures. Provide recommendations based on the results of cross-functional team assessment.

• Predict product reliability levels and perform lifetime calculations based on various Reliability stress test results, on-going reliability monitoring data and failure mechanisms identified as a result of stress tests.

• Work with Design and Test Engineering and external vendors to design and manufacture HTOL and HAST boards for use in Reliability qualifications.

• Work with QA, Manufacturing Engineers and Operations Team to assist in the disposition of manufacturing lots held due to issues that may affect product reliability.

• Regularly review industry standards (i.e. JEDEC, AEC, ESDA, IPC, etc.) for new revisions that may impact the Reliability qualification stress conditions.

• Respond to end customer requests for qualification data, FIT rates, and other product Reliability engineering-related data and inquiries.

• Represent team in various stages of New Product Introduction (NPI) – related meetings where Reliability engineering participation is required. Ensure successful delivery of Reliability commitments.

• Prepare technical reports, summarise findings and recommend solutions to technical problems. May assist in the selection and set-up of specialised test equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical or Electronics Engineering. Master’s degree and PhD in related field would be an advantage.

• At least 5-year experience in semiconductor product Reliability Engineering. Specific experiences include drafting of Reliability qualification plans / reports and performing field lifetime calculations.

• Additional experience in the following engineering disciplines would be an advantage: Failure Analysis, Test/Product Engineering, Quality, Design/Validation/Characterization, Applications, and Wafer Fab.

• Strong knowledge in industry standards such as JESD47, JEP122, JS-001/02, AEC-Q100/101/006 etc.

• Strong knowledge in IC fabrication and Assembly/Test, semiconductor physics, BJT and MOSFET theories and basic circuit configurations.

Career Growth Philosophy

At Semtech, we seek innovation and leadership from each and every member of our team. Our goal is to ensure that our talented professionals are equipped with support, resources, and the opportunity to excel. Our pay-for-performance philosophy provides recognition and prestige coupled with a competitive compensation package.

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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