Job Title:
Reliability Test Technician / Reliability Processor
Reports To:
Reliability & Failure Analysis Manager
Location:
Newton Aycliffe
Package:
Competitive salary + 12.5% Shift Allowance
Working Hours:
2-shift pattern (early/late)
Purpose of the Role
* Support the operation of the reliability testing activity (selecting, scheduling, controlling and monitoring samples, executing reliability test plans).
* Supporting the operation and maintenance of the in-house Failure Analysis activity.
* Be responsible for contributing to the development and execution of department goals .
Key Responsibilities
* Scheduling, monitoring and execution of reliability testing in accordance with reliability test plans.
* Preparation of samples for reliability testing.
* Supporting customer and reliability failure investigations.
* Failure investigations in support of process development, yield improvement, troubleshooting and problem investigation activities.
* Providing routine periodic analysis of known good product or process monitors to ensure ongoing compliance.
* Providing reliability and failure analysis reports and distribution of controlled data.
* Monitoring and reporting on performance indicators and activity levels within the areas.
* Updating a library of failure modes, new techniques and reference product images.
* Maintaining traceability for all activities +
* Seek ways and means of improving methods and techniques currently employed.
* Archiving of completed test samples and data.
* Maintaining relevant records for the processes.
* Identify Safety Hazards in both working practices and equipment, implementing improvements wherever possible and reporting hazards in accordance with procedure.
* Ensure documentation is regularly reviewed and reflects current working practices.
* Monitoring equipment and jig performance.
* Providing basic maintenance checks of the equipment in the failure analysis and reliability areas
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
* Minimum of
3 years' experience
in a
mass production or high-volume manufacturing environment
(electronics or semiconductors preferred).
* Basic knowledge of
failure analysis techniques
and the purpose of reliability testing.
* Hands-on experience preparing and handling samples, including working with
chemicals
.
* Proficient with
Microsoft Office
and comfortable working with data.
* Strong communication skills – able to clearly present findings to engineers, managers, and customers.
* Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a
2-shift pattern
(early/late).
Desirable Skills
* Experience operating
reliability chambers
(temperature, humidity, thermal cycling).
* Knowledge of
microscope operation
and ideally
scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
.
* General understanding of the
semiconductor manufacturing process
.
* Previous involvement in
quality or reliability testing
.
Education & Qualifications
* Minimum:
City & Guilds or ONC in Electrical / Electronics Engineering
(or equivalent qualification).
* Higher-level qualifications in electronics, materials science, or related fields desirable but not essential.
Personal Attributes
* Positive and proactive approach to work.
* Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
* Team player who can also work independently.
* Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.