Design Reliability Engineer

Job Description

In Q4 2023, Intel® announced Altera® will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024, with ongoing support from Intel®. This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company at some time in the future.

Design Reliability Engineers provide project management and product development support for integrated circuits. In this position, you will be part of a Pre-Si QnR group in the area of circuit reliability validation and governance of SOCs and Hard IPs leading edge process technology nodes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Translating technology requirements for circuits on leading edge process technologies into actionable design and product qualification requirements.

• Assess circuit risks associated with design/process marginalities on leading edge process technologies.

• Validation and governance of circuit reliability, analyzing design results and working with post-Si product qualification to ensure all over product reliability.

• Provide reliability risk assessments for a variety of circuits and products, considering scenarios, including, but not limited to, use conditions, new product features, performance enhancements.

• Coordinate and collaborate with Design, Product QnR, Technology Development and Back End Test for the product qualification.

• Work with process technology teams to identify and solve reliability roadblocks for pre-Si design and post-Si qualification milestones.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Capacity to interpret and analyze data.

• Excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience would be obtained through a combination of prior education level classes, and current level school classes, projects, research and relevant previous job and/or internship experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum of 6 years experience in semiconductor circuit design, validation or reliability, Or 

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics with 3+ years of experience in semiconductor circuit design validation or reliability, Or

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics with 1+ years of experience in circuit design or post silicon product validation or reliability.

• Experience in design reliability.

• Experience in semiconductor process technology to include device physics and design.

• Experience with product reliability.

Inside this Business Group

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.

Other Locations

US, CA, Los Angeles; US, CA, Folsom; US, CA, San Diego; US, CA, San Francisco; US, CA, Santa Clara

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.



Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $144,501.00-$217,311.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will require an on-site presence.