Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 13,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.
About The Role
Nexperia aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are now looking for a Principal GaN Reliability Engineer (m/f/d) to join our team.
What Our Principal GaN Reliability Engineers Do
Working within the wider GaN team and reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and durability of our GaN products by conducting testing, analysing failures, optimising designs and processes, and providing valuable insights to enhance the overall performance of our technology.
- Develop and manage the reliability test plan for E-mode GaN products and calculate extrapolated lifetime for a given mission profile
- Monitor the internal reliability test to fail tests in our labs (HVOS, TC, HTOL, etc) and manage reliability tests with external partners
- Analyse reliability test results data to extract acceleration parameters
- Identify and address reliability gaps and drive reliability improvements activities
- Collaborate with the R&D team and laboratories to develop/improve tests and analysis methods of E-mode GaN products
- Monitor failure analysis investigation to understand the main wear-out failure mechanisms
Essential
What our Principal GaN Reliability Engineers need
- At least a master’s degree or equivalent in Physics, Electronic Engineering or a similar discipline
- Strong knowledge of GaN semiconductor physics
- Understanding of mechanical, electrical and thermal failure modes in semiconductor products, and failure analysis techniques
- Knowledge of international quality standards such as JEDEC, and AEC-Q101, reliability test to fail methods, and reliability test equipment
- Strong data analysis skills (JMP, MATLAB, Minitab, etc.) with clear written and verbal communication skills
Beneficial
- Experience working within GaN reliability is highly advantageous
- Industrial experience working within GaN technology
- Knowledge of wafer fab processes and assembly
Why work for us?
Remuneration & Reward - Competitive base salary, Annual Incentive Plan, excellent contributory pension scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance, visa sponsorship and relocation assistance
Health & Wellbeing - Hybrid working policy, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, time off for charitable giving, and a variety of sports and social clubs
Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, the opportunity to contribute and work with cutting-edge technologies
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business, Disability Confident Employer, dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Women and Neuroinclusion, commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030. As a company, we value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
What happens next?
If you are excited about our Principal GaN Reliability Engineer role, please click ‘apply’ now.
We welcome your application even if you don't think you meet all the criteria, but you have some relevant experience. This position might not be for you but the next one could be. Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss the position or the company in more detail.
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