Manager, Reliability Operations

Job Title

Manager, Reliability Operations

Role Summary

The Reliability Operations Manager leads day-to-day reliability lab operations in Wilmington, overseeing reliability stress testing to support product qualifications, manufacturing changes, and reliability risk assessments. This role drives operational excellence, cycle-time performance, equipment utilization, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Experience Level

Senior — requires substantial experience managing reliability or test lab operations; posting indicates 8+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary operational and leadership responsibilities for the Wilmington reliability laboratory:

• Lead and manage reliability technicians and operators executing MIL-STD, JEDEC, and AEC-Q100 stress tests (e.g., HTOL, HAST, ESD, Latch‑Up, Burn‑In).
• Own daily lab operations to minimize invalid failures, improve qualification cycle time, and maximize equipment/chamber utilization.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for operational issues, including invalid failures, handling escapes, and equipment problems.
• Coordinate with Reliability Engineering and HW/Systems Engineering to ensure qualification readiness, material availability, and on-time execution.
• Champion continuous improvement, process automation, and adoption of digital/SMART lab systems.
• Represent the Wilmington lab in cross-site harmonization and share best practices with other ADI reliability labs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO-9001, IATF-16949, and company Quality Management System; support audits as needed.
• Manage operating expenses and capital planning; execute cost reduction and efficiency targets.
• Develop and mentor technical staff; promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.

Requirements

Essential skills and experience for successful performance in this role.

• Must-have: 8+ years in semiconductor reliability, test, or manufacturing operations with hands-on exposure to reliability stress testing and lab operations.
• Must-have: Strong working knowledge of JEDEC, AEC‑Q100, and industry reliability standards; familiarity with MIL‑STD testing practices.
• Must-have: Proven experience leading technical teams in a high-mix, high-complexity lab environment.
• Must-have: Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and improving qualification cycle time and equipment utilization.
• Must-have: Knowledge of ISO-9001 and IATF-16949 quality requirements and audit support.
• Must-have: Ability to manage operating expenses, capital equipment planning, and deliver cost/efficiency targets.
• Required: Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time; first-shift/day schedule.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with digital lab systems, lab automation, and SMART lab initiatives.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field is specified as the preferred academic background.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected salary range for new hires: $122,400 to $168,300 per year. Position may include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.