Reliability Test Technician / Reliability Processor

Reliability Test Technician / Reliability Processor

Reliability Test Technician / Reliability Processor

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Job Title: Reliability Test Technician / Reliability Processor

Reports To: Reliability & Failure Analysis Manager

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Package: Competitive salary + 12.5% Shift Allowance

Purpose of the Role

• Support the operation of the reliability testing activity (selecting, scheduling, controlling and monitoring samples, executing reliability test plans).
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of the in-house Failure Analysis activity.
• Be responsible for contributing to the development and execution of department goals .

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling, monitoring and execution of reliability testing in accordance with reliability test plans.
• Preparation of samples for reliability testing.
• Supporting customer and reliability failure investigations.
• Failure investigations in support of process development, yield improvement, troubleshooting and problem investigation activities.
• Providing routine periodic analysis of known good product or process monitors to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Providing reliability and failure analysis reports and distribution of controlled data.
• Monitoring and reporting on performance indicators and activity levels within the areas.
• Updating a library of failure modes, new techniques and reference product images.
• Maintaining traceability for all activities +
• Seek ways and means of improving methods and techniques currently employed.
• Archiving of completed test samples and data.
• Maintaining relevant records for the processes.
• Identify Safety Hazards in both working practices and equipment, implementing improvements wherever possible and reporting hazards in accordance with procedure.
• Ensure documentation is regularly reviewed and reflects current working practices.
• Monitoring equipment and jig performance.
• Providing basic maintenance checks of the equipment in the failure analysis and reliability areas

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a mass production or high-volume manufacturing environment (electronics or semiconductors preferred).
• Basic knowledge of failure analysis techniques and the purpose of reliability testing.
• Hands-on experience preparing and handling samples, including working with chemicals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable working with data.
• Strong communication skills – able to clearly present findings to engineers, managers, and customers.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a 2-shift pattern (early/late).
• Experience operating reliability chambers (temperature, humidity, thermal cycling).
• Knowledge of microscope operation and ideally scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
• General understanding of the semiconductor manufacturing process.
• Previous involvement in quality or reliability testing.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum: City & Guilds or ONC in Electrical / Electronics Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Higher-level qualifications in electronics, materials science, or related fields desirable but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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