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Reliability Hardware and Test Lead

United Kingdom - Towcester NorthamptonshireFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Provide hands-on technical leadership for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Reliability Laboratory and its test hardware, supporting semiconductor and optoelectronic qualification.

Role type

Reliability Hardware and Test Lead

Builds

Semiconductor and optoelectronic qualification through equipment ownership and test development

Domain

Semiconductor / Optoelectronics / Reliability Engineering

Required skills

DC test systems, low-voltage DC test circuit development, test fixture and probe board design, electrical/electro-mechanical instrumentation, fault-finding and schematic reading, laboratory equipment maintenance, test schedule coordination, risk assessment, MSA/GR&R/SPC/Six Sigma methodologies

Preferred skills

HTOL/burn-in/damp heat/HAST/ESD environmental testing, automated test systems (SMUs/PXI), optical measurement systems, calibration management, technician supervision and workload planning, R&D to manufacturing transfer

Technologies

SMUs, PXI, optical measurement systems, probe stations, ovens, environmental chambers, source-measure equipment

Responsibilities

Coordinate laboratory priorities, test schedules, and technician workload; Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot reliability test equipment (ovens, chambers, testers); Develop and debug low-voltage DC test circuits and fixtures; Apply statistical methods (MSA, GR&R, SPC, Six Sigma) to improve repeatability; Lead and coach technicians; Interface with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities