Reliability Engineer

Job Title

Reliability Engineer

Role Summary

Member of the Reliability team supporting fab and technology-development activities for process reliability monitoring, failure analysis, and reliability qualification. Responsible for designing test structures, executing reliability tests, analyzing results, and proposing design rules or corrective actions.

Experience Level

Entry-level — new graduates welcomed; appropriate for candidates with approximately 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include planning, executing and documenting reliability work to support process evaluation and production.

• Design reliability test structures and test plans for qualification and process monitoring.
• Define, document and maintain test procedures, findings and tools.
• Execute reliability test programs for new processes, Process Reliability Monitoring (PRM), change requests and line issues.
• Perform testing, data analysis, risk assessments and drive corrective/preventive actions for FWLR failures.
• Support customer engagement on reliability topics and present findings during visits and audits.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience; items labeled "Nice-to-have" are preferred but not required.

• Working knowledge of quality and reliability fundamentals.
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse, dynamic environment.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with statistical and reliability tools such as Minitab, JMP, FMEA, 8D.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of process integration and CAD tools.
• Nice-to-have: Semiconductor process and/or device physics knowledge.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (or equivalent practical experience). The posting explicitly welcomes new graduates.

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.