PCBA Reliability Engineer
Core
Primary Subject Matter Expert on PCB and PCBA quality and reliability for Waymo Compute and Sensor modules.
Role type
Senior IC reliability engineer (PCBA)
Builds
Waymo autonomous driving compute and sensor modules
Domain
Automotive / Autonomous driving / Electronics reliability
Required skills
Reliability systems, failure mechanisms (electronic packaging, PCBs, PCBAs), SMT and PCB manufacturing, failure analysis (cross-sectioning, dye and pull), DFMEA, IPC standards, electrical schematics, PCB layout, thermal solutions, finite element modeling
Preferred skills
APQP/PPAP processes, automotive sector experience, electrical debugging
Technologies
SMT, PCB, IPC standards, FEA
Responsibilities
Lead test vehicle layout and design, oversee manufacturing quality issues and CAPA, perform root cause investigations for reliability failures, evaluate DFMEAs for risk mitigation, lead systemic process enhancements in quality and reliability management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
