Test and Failure Analysis Team Lead
Department: Product Group
Number of Direct Reports: 8
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and technically motivated Test and Failure Analysis Team Lead to join our Product Group team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer or technical specialist with experience in semiconductor testing, characterisation, qualification, reliability testing or failure analysis to take a leading role in a specialist technical team.
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership of the Test and Failure Analysis team, whilst remaining hands-on with technical activities. You will play a key role in ensuring our power semiconductor products meet customer, quality and industry requirements, supporting product development and investigating reliability and failure issues.
Key Responsibilities
As Test and Failure Analysis Team Lead, you will:
Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Test and Failure Analysis team, including test, characterisation, qualification, reliability and failure analysis.
Undertake and supervise electrical and thermal testing, datasheet characterisation, qualification and reliability testing of power semiconductor products and modules.
Lead failure testing and analysis, supporting investigations to identify failure mechanisms and root causes.
Develop, execute and maintain test and analysis plans in accordance with internal procedures and relevant industry standards.
Interpret test, qualification and reliability results, identifying trends, potential failure mechanisms and areas for improvement.
Support physical and electrical failure analysis activities to resolve product reliability issues.
Interpret and implement customer-specific test and qualification requirements and international standards.
Prepare clear technical reports, test summaries and reliability documentation for internal stakeholders and customers.
Work closely with Design, Process Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure qualification and reliability requirements are considered throughout the product development lifecycle.
Provide technical support for customer enquiries relating to qualification, reliability testing, standards and failure investigations.
Develop the capability of the team through coaching, training and mentoring of junior engineers and new team members.
Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated and operated in accordance with quality and health and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate test records and technical documentation in line with Quality Management System requirements.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in laboratory capability, test methods and product reliability.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead and develop others.
You will ideally have:
Experience in semiconductor test and characterisation, qualification and reliability testing, failure analysis or environmental testing within a laboratory, manufacturing or R&D environment.
Knowledge of power semiconductor devices and modules, or similar electronic products.
An understanding of power semiconductor datasheets and characterisation test methods.
Knowledge of semiconductor qualification and reliability test methods and relevant standards, such as IEC, JEDEC and AEC-Q, or equivalent.
Experience analysing technical data and interpreting test results to identify trends, failure mechanisms and reliability performance.
Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and root cause investigation.
Experience using laboratory equipment and electrical and thermal test systems.
Strong technical report writing and documentation skills.
Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing and quality teams.
Experience of supervising, mentoring or managing engineers or technical staff.
Qualifications
You will ideally hold a degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related engineering/scientific discipline.
We also value practical industry experience, technical expertise and a commitment to continued professional development.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to investigation.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
The ability to prioritise competing workloads and manage multiple projects to deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.
The confidence to take ownership of technical activities and make informed decisions.
A willingness to develop new technologies, techniques and laboratory capabilities.
A strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.