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Reliability Lab Engineer at onsemi in Tempe, AZ
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Job Description
Job Summary:
onsemi is seeking a Reliability Lab Engineer to support reliability testing, device qualification, and lab operations for cutting-edge Wide Bandgap semiconductor technologies, specifically Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC). In this hands-on role, you will design test circuits, boards, and platforms, operate stress test equipment, and analyze stress data to accelerate the adoption of high-efficiency power semiconductors.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop custom test circuits, load boards, and hardware test platforms specifically tailored for the reliability testing of GaN and SiC devices.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot reliability lab stress tools (such as HTOL, ELFR, HAST, and high-voltage/high-temperature testing equipment).
Execute rigorous stress test protocols to evaluate device reliability, ruggedness, and long-term electrical stability.
Collect, clean, and analyze test data using statistical analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, JMP) to identify failure mechanisms and degradation trends.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development Engineering (PDE), design, process, and quality teams to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Maintain precise documentation of test setups, run logs, calibration records, and equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance with JEDEC, AEC, and AQG industry standards.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
Experience: 1–3 years of experience in semiconductor reliability testing, test hardware design, failure analysis, or device characterization.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in PCB design and schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, OrCAD) for test board development.
- Solid understanding of semiconductor physics, power electronics, and reliability principles (especially WBG devices like GaN and SiC).
- Hands-on familiarity with lab equipment, benchtop instrumentation, and reliability stress tools.
- Proficiency in data analysis and programming tools (Python, MATLAB, JMP, or Excel).
- Familiarity with industry standards (JEDEC, AEC-Q101, etc.).
Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving mindset, ability to thrive in a dynamic lab environment, and excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
About the Team
We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.
onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.
About the Company
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
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