Principal Engineer, Reliability (RF)

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Reliability (RF)

Role Summary

The Principal Reliability Engineer for RF technologies leads reliability planning, testing, and qualification for RF product lines (RF-SOI, RF-SiGe, RF-GaN). Works cross-functionally with integration, device, and design teams to identify failure mechanisms and ensure product qualification.

Focus is on translating reliability physics into test plans, driving root-cause analyses, and producing qualification reports for internal and external customers.

Experience Level

Senior level. Requires 3–5 years of semiconductor technology and reliability engineering experience; candidates with >5 years and prior RF device reliability experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing reliability activities, driving failure analysis, and supporting qualification and lab operations.

• Define and execute reliability plans, tests, and assessments for RF-SOI, RF-SiGe, and RF-GaN technologies.
• Provide test-structure design input and participate in design reviews for test vehicles.
• Lead root cause analysis of reliability failures and coordinate failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain and update FMEAs and reliability documentation.
• Prepare qualification plans and reports for internal and external customers.
• Serve as technical resource for reliability lab operations and testing methodologies.
• Coordinate sample logistics and test time allocation.
• Perform work in accordance with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security policies.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred qualifications indicate additional depth.

• Must-have: 3–5 years semiconductor reliability or technology engineering experience.
• Must-have: Strong foundation in device and reliability physics, accelerated test methodologies, and reliability modeling.
• Must-have: Working knowledge of intrinsic semiconductor reliability mechanisms: HCI, BTI, TDDB, EM, SM.
• Must-have: Experience conducting root cause analysis and working with failure analysis teams.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with RF device performance and reliability.
• Nice-to-have: Experience working with cross-functional, globally distributed teams.

Education Requirements

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or another applicable technical field.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.