Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer, Ipswich

I am currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a leading Global Infrastructure solutions provider for a Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer (permanent) Job Context : Taking the challenge to embrace the fast-changing optoelectronic industry! Responsible for reliability strategy of R&D and product development projects of cutting edge optoelectronic technology for telecommunication industry; Responsible for development and execution of reliability test plan for next generation optoelectronic devices; Responsible for identification of device weakness and reliability risk; Responsible for reliability improvement proposal to Project/Design/Process teams. Liaising role between Reliability Team and Project Team/other reliability team worldwide Main Responsibilities Defining burn-in, validation and qualification test programmes for a range of optoelectronic devices; Reliability measurements of devices; Analysis of reliability test data; Failure analysis; Manage assigned tasks and deliver them to agreed cost and time budgets; Take part in required internal and external technical training program; Any other ad hoc duty as requested by the Validation Manager. Skills/Qualifications Essential PhD in a relevant semiconductor/material or device design topic; In-depth knowledge of III-V optoelectronic device physics; Demonstrable experience of data analysis; Willingness to travel as required on occasion; Flexible attitude to working hours. Desirable Academic and/or Industry experience in III-V semiconductor optoelectronic device reliability and/or failure analysis principles and methods; Experience of failure analysis in other semiconductor industry sectors; Knowledge of fabricating process of III-V optoelectronic device; Project management skills and people management skill; Optoelectronic industry reliability standard; ISO9001 or equivalent Quality Management System. Personal Attributes Able to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines; Proactive and innovative team player who is also capable of working independently; Displays a positive approach to working and actively seeks to share ideas and information with colleagues; Able to demonstrate attention to detail; Good communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to ensure prioritisation of workloads dovetails with the needs of the business; Additional Information Candidates must be eligible to, and hold all relevant finalised paperwork, to live and work in the UK. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested. Spring Engineering Solutions (a trading name of Roevin Management Services Limited) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Spring Engineering Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Spring Engineering Solutions. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://(url removed)/spring-engineering-solutions/cpis