Reliability/FA Engineer 2 in Newbury

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Description

The Reliability Lab Engineer is responsible for developing and ensuring qualification readiness for Product, Package, and Process Qualifications. This role requires strong technical capability, effective communication, and close collaboration with design and reliability teams to prepare qualification hardware, systems, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Qualification Readiness
  • Lead the design and configuration of HTOL boards and ovens, including modification and optimization of HTOL systems.
  • Lead the design and configuration of HAST boards.
  • Develop and deliver technician training for HTOL board and oven configuration and HAST board configuration.
• Planning, Coordination, and Reporting
  • Attend planning meetings to present and assess qualification readiness for new product qualifications.
  • Update the qualification readiness status spreadsheet and provide weekly readiness reports.
• HTOL Development & Support
  • Collaborate with design engineering to define HTOL test conditions.
  • Use thermal imaging to ensure HTOL testing operates within the required junction-temperature range.
  • Create HTOL setup spreadsheets that guide technicians during RF HTOL oven setup, including clear written instructions on modes, frequencies, voltages, and power requirements.
  • Develop and install test programs for Mega HTOL systems.
  • Provide technical support for all RF HTOL setups within the reliability lab.
• Life Test Module (LTM) Development
  • Work with design engineering to develop Life Test Module (LTM) designs, ensuring readiness before product arrival for qualification.
  • Provide backup LTM designs when design engineering is unable to support departmental requirements.
• Equipment Support
  • Provide support for reliability chambers and other environmental test equipment.
  • Work with management to deploy new reliability stress test setups, including integration of new equipment with software monitoring systems.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate maintenance or repairs with vendor support.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or physics, with 2 years of applicable experience.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Experience with burn-in, temperature cycling, or other environmental stress testing.
• Familiarity with RF bench testing.
• Experience with C++ and LabVIEW.

Compensation and Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD 77,900 – 142,900 per year. Starting base pay depends on relevant experience, skills, training, education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), and other incentives. Some roles are eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock, based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.