Staff/Senior Reliability Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Description:

Job Summary

MPS is looking for an exceptional Reliability Engineer to join our Quality and Reliability team. This position may be filled at different levels, depending on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

This is a key role to ensure our new power module devices for AI Datacenter applications meet the high bar for reliability and quality. You will collaborate closely with internal and external engineering teams for joint-qualification design, Design for Reliability (DFR), Reliability Tests Planning etc. with effective data collection and analysis for reliability validation. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the development of our innovative products with profound responsibilities and impacts.

Essential Functions

• Joint-Qualification Design. Closely work with Design, Marketing/Customers, Application teams as integral part of Quality Assurance function to develop Reliability strategies and methodologies based on customer requirements and mission-profile analysis.
• Experiment-Design. Design experiments to validate design and hardware meet the intended use profile and reliability targets.
• Design for Reliability (DFR). Evaluate risks and implement effective mitigation strategies with optimal trade-off analysis.
• Joint-Reliability Tests. Co-lead reliability test planning and progress monitoring at both IC level and module level of specific product families.
• Failure Analysis Support. For Reliability related failure cases, drive root cause analysis with internal and external teams and ensure corrective actions are validated before release.
• Global Database. Refine and maintain Reliability database infrastructure to enable efficient and timely internal external QA communications.
• Rel/QA Data Supports. Work as an integral function of Quality Assurance to analyze reliability data using statistical tools such as JMP and Reliasoft and present findings to internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years specializing in reliability testing and qualification of IC device and package to AEC/JEDEC standards.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis such as JMP/Weibull, and advanced failure analysis tools such as SEM, CSAM, Xray, OBIRCH/TIVA.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device structures and physics especially in SiC and GaN.
• Experience in supporting customers.
• Experience with AI data center power supply architectures is a plus.
• Fluency in Mandarin is highly preferred.

Location

• San Jose, CA or Kirkland, WA

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The target hiring range for this position is $135,000 – $180,000 annually. 

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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.