Thermal Quality and Reliability Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Thermal Quality and Reliability Engineer (Semiconductor): Driving quality and reliability standards for advanced semiconductor packaging components with an accent on failure mechanisms and statistical analysis. Focus on innovating acceleration techniques, developing reliability models, and ensuring product compliance under simulated field conditions.

Location: On-site presence required in Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Salary: $120,860 - $170,630 USD

Company

hirify.global Foundry is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology for the AI era.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain quality and reliability standards for packaging components, including inspection and testing mechanisms.
• Define metrology strategies and sustain equipment to evaluate technologies under heat, humidity, and temperature variations.
• Analyze wearout reliability data to identify risks and provide actionable insights for process improvement.
• Create reliability models using statistical analysis to categorize failure impacts and assess risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure packaging process maturity and meet product milestones.
• Respond to quality excursions, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements for product reliability.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Phoenix, Arizona, US.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in semiconductor packaging and assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of failure modes and mechanisms.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in statistical process control, reliability modeling, and DOE principles.
• Experience with Ball Grid Array (BGA) or wafer-level manufacturing.
• Familiarity with analytical lab techniques such as SEM, EDX, FTIR, or acoustic imaging.
• Programming or scripting experience for data analysis using Python, SQL, or similar tools.
• Experience with 8D and 5 Whys problem-solving methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including competitive pay and stock bonuses.
• Full benefit programs including health, retirement, and vacation.
• Opportunity to work within an innovative engineering community shaping the future of semiconductor technology.