
Posted 13 months ago
Senior Reliability Engineer
AI Summary
Ensures semiconductor parts are reliable in field use by generating reliability qualification stress plans, running root cause failure analysis, and writing reliability test reports. Works with engineering and quality teams to implement design improvements.
About this role
Rochester Electronics is immediately hiring for a Senior Reliability Engineer!
At Rochester Electronics, we create an excellent employee experience focused on value, performance, motivation, recognition, and career growth. Many companies say their employees are their most important asset. At Rochester Electronics, we mean it!
- Outstanding low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Rochester pays 92% of the premiums on behalf of its full-time employees
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday
- Generous match 401K program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending account
And so much more!
For the last 40 years, Rochester Electronics, in partnership with over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers, has provided our valued customers with a continuous source of critical semiconductors. As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock encompassing more than 200,000-part numbers, providing the world’s most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) and broadest range of active semiconductors. As a licensed semiconductor manufacturer, Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, Rochester can manufacture over 70,000 device types.
General Summary
Reliability Engineer ensures that Rochester Electronics delivered parts are reliable in field use. This individual is a part of the Reliability Lab Test Department and will be responsible for generating reliability qualification stress plans detailing qualification stress requirements and issuing final test reports summarizing reliability stress results and disposition.
Responsibilities
- Works with appropriate engineering groups to assess root cause and define required corrective actions using an 8D report format.
- Facilitates Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for reliability incident investigations
- Provides analytical support utilizing statistical tools for quantifying reliability opportunities and improvements
- Performs reliability modeling in support of projects and site activities
- Works within the reliability engineering team developing design improvements, communicating them effectively to the engineering and quality teams and ensures timely implementation.
- Contributes technically across the reliability engineering team to the development of product improvements, ensuring only high quality,
- Ensures reliability stress tests are performed in compliance with the applicable qualification plans and industry standard test methods.
- Technical report writing
- 8D problem analysis
Qualifications
- BSEE, BSME, BSCE degree or equivalent engineering degree.
- Recent college graduates may be considered.
- Familiar with JEDEC, AEC Automotive and Mil Standard reliability test methods and requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledgeable of semiconductor and packaging reliability failure mechanisms and governing acceleration models.
- Knowledgeable of ESD failure modes and device handling precautions
- Familiar with Weibull distribution plotting and analysis.
- Skills:
- Technical report writing.
- 8D problem analysis.
- Familiarity with JMP or Minitab analysis software a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communications.
- Basic computer skills with an understanding of Microsoft Office® software suite.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in timely manner.
- Basic understanding of Statistical Processing Controls (SPC)
Rochester Electronics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Rochester Electronics is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
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