Failure Analysis Engineer

At Nexperia Manchester we are strengthening our MOSFET R&D Quality Labs to support the development and manufacture of advanced Power MOSFET technologies. As a Failure Analysis Engineer you will play a critical role at the interface of manufacturing product engineering customer quality and R&D ensuring robust products clear technical communication and sciencebased decision making. Your curiosity analytical mindset and commitment to highquality engineering will help shape the reliability and performance of highvolume semiconductor products used worldwide.

What you will do

As a Failure Analysis Engineer you will perform detailed investigations on MOSFET devices at wafer and package level applying a wide range of analytical techniques to identify failure mechanisms and support rootcause understanding. You will act as a technical communication bridge across Quality Manufacturing R&D Reliability Applications and Customer Engineering teams ensuring findings are clearly explained to both technical and nontechnical audiences. You will translate complex analytical results into structured scientifically defensible reports contribute to 8D and RCA activities and support continuous improvement across design process and application guidance. You will also help develop lab capability mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a collaborative inclusive team culture.

Key responsibilities

Quality & stakeholder communication - You will communicate analytical techniques failure mechanisms and conclusions clearly and confidently supporting customer quality discussions technical reviews 8D activities and management updates across Quality Manufacturing R&D Reliability Applications and Customer Engineering teams.

Failure analysis & technical investigation - You will perform comprehensive analysis on MOSFET devices using electrical characterisation optical microscopy Xray LIT SAM SEM EDX and FIB crosssectioning. You will identify failure mechanisms such as EOS/ESD process or material defects and applicationdriven stress correlating results with process data design information and reliability lifetests.

Scientific & technical communication - You will translate complex analytical findings into clear structured and scientifically defensible reports supported by highquality visuals including images graphs and schematics. You will present results in crossfunctional forums using a respectful collaborative communication style.

Continuous improvement & knowledge sharing - You will identify systemic quality risks and contribute to preventive actions across design process and application guidance. You will support laboratory scope management equipment upkeep and capability development mentor junior team members and contribute to bestpractice sharing and an inclusive team culture.

What you will need

Essential requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Materials Science Physics Microelectronics or related field
• Curiosity structured problemsolving mindset and strong attention to detail
• Confidence working in crossfunctional multicultural environments

Experience or strong academic exposure to:

• Semiconductor devices (Power MOSFETs preferred)

• Failure analysis reliability or product engineering

• Device physics semiconductor manufacturing processes and reliability mechanisms

• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently

Beneficial skills:

• Handson FA experience with power semiconductor devices
• Familiarity with reliability stress standards and applicationdriven failure modes

Interview process

• Stage 1: Recruiter Review
• Stage 2: Technical Interview (FA methods device physics case studies)
• Stage 3: Competency Interview

Your benefits will include

Remuneration & Reward - Excellent starting salary Annual Incentive Plan of up to 6% contributory pension scheme up to 9% recognition rewards scheme EV salary sacrifice scheme income protection and 12 salary life assurance policy.

Health & Wellbeing - 33 days annual leave hybrid and flexible working flexible benefits scheme enhanced parental leave onsite medical centre enhanced sick pay subsidised canteen employee assistance programme retail and entertainment discounts a variety of sports and social clubs.

Professional Development Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level employee goal setting and development plans huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business via both management and technical pathways.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035 working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up to four times per year.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion the LGBTQ community and Women in Nexperia with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all and we consider all applicants fairly as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Womens groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.