Staff Engineer, Reliability Engineering

Job Title

Staff Engineer, Reliability Engineering

Role Summary

Staff Engineer on the Reliability Hardware & Systems Development team responsible for designing, validating, and maintaining hardware and systems used for semiconductor reliability testing. Works cross-functionally with product, reliability, and software teams to deliver test fixtures, burn-in systems, and stress solutions for new and existing products.

Experience Level

Senior / Staff level role (experienced professional).

Responsibilities

Key day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Design and develop high-power burn-in systems and custom burn-in boards (BIBs) and test fixtures.
• Design reliability stress hardware for HTOL, HAST, HTOB, PTC and maintain associated documentation.
• Define requirements and required tools/equipment in collaboration with product and reliability engineering teams.
• Collaborate with systems software engineers to ensure software compatibility and system integration.
• Perform testing and validation to verify compliance with requirements.
• Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of hardware defects using 8D or equivalent processes and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Identify and apply methods to improve efficiency and capability of existing systems and hardware.
• Maintain professional development to keep current with advances in systems and hardware engineering.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and workplace expectations. Education details are listed under Education Requirements below.

• Proven ability in development and validation of hardware and systems for semiconductor reliability testing.
• Hands-on experience with burn-in, environmental, and reliability stress test chambers and related hardware.
• Familiarity with reliability testing industry standards (JEDEC, IPC).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience driving root-cause investigations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver on schedule.
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• First shift / day shift availability.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with high-power module burn-in systems.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments and adapting to changing technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's (B.S.) or Master’s (M.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, plus 7+ years of experience in hardware engineering and/or reliability (as stated in the posting).

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.