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Qualification Technician / Engineer
The role is based at our site in Lincoln.
Dynex Semiconductor Ltd has been manufacturing semiconductor products for over 60 years, supplying IGBT, Bipolar, Power Assembly and Electric Vehicle System products to customers worldwide. We are committed to developing high-power, high-reliability semiconductor products and investing in the people and technology that enable us to do so.
We are now looking for a Qualification Technician / Engineer to join our team in Lincoln.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in semiconductor testing, reliability, environmental testing or a related engineering environment who wants to develop their technical expertise and play an important role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products.
The Role
As a Qualification Technician / Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, carrying out and maintaining qualification and reliability testing for power semiconductor devices and modules.
You will work closely with teams across Design, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Failure Analysis, supporting product development from qualification through to ongoing reliability improvement.
The role will involve analysing technical data, investigating failures, preparing technical reports and ensuring testing is carried out to the required internal, customer and international standards.
Duties / Responsibilities
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Develop, execute and maintain qualification test plans for power semiconductor modules in accordance with internal procedures, customer requirements and relevant industry standards.
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Perform qualification, reliability and lifetime testing of power semiconductor devices and analyse test results.
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Interpret qualification and reliability results, identifying trends and potential failure mechanisms and supporting root cause investigations.
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Support physical and electrical failure analysis activities, working closely with Failure Analysis teams to resolve reliability issues.
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Interpret and implement customer-specific qualification requirements and international standards, including IEC, JEDEC and AEC-Q, where applicable.
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Prepare technical reports, qualification summaries and reliability documentation for internal stakeholders and customers.
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Work collaboratively with Design, Process Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure qualification requirements are incorporated throughout the product development lifecycle.
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Develop, improve and validate qualification test methods, fixtures and laboratory processes to enhance testing capability and efficiency.
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Support customer technical enquiries relating to qualification, reliability testing and applicable standards.
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Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated and operated in accordance with quality, health and safety requirements.
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Maintain accurate test records and documentation in accordance with Quality Management System requirements.
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Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in qualification processes, laboratory capability and product reliability.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging qualification and reliability standards.
Skills / Experience Required
We are looking for someone who is analytical, methodical and technically minded, with a genuine interest in understanding how products perform and why failures occur.
You will ideally have:
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Experience of semiconductor test and characterisation, qualification and reliability testing, or environmental testing within a laboratory, manufacturing or R&D environment.
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Knowledge of power semiconductor devices and modules, or similar electronic products.
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An understanding of semiconductor qualification and reliability standards and test methods, such as IEC, JEDEC and AEC-Q, or equivalent.
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Experience analysing technical data and interpreting test results to identify trends, failure mechanisms and reliability performance.
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Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and root cause investigation.
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Experience using laboratory equipment and electrical and thermal test systems.
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The ability to prepare clear technical reports and maintain accurate technical documentation.
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Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams to support product development and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree, HNC or HND in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related engineering/scientific discipline, or have equivalent relevant industry experience.-
An understanding of semiconductor reliability engineering principles and product qualification methodologies would be highly advantageous.
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We are also committed to supporting ongoing professional development, enabling you to build and maintain your technical knowledge as qualification technologies, standards and testing requirements evolve.
Personal Skills / Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to investigation.
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Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
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The ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.
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Self-motivation and the ability to work independently, take ownership and see tasks through to completion.
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Adaptability and resilience, with a willingness to learn new technologies, standards and techniques.
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A strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
Please note: if you are shortlisted, you will receive an email inviting you to attend an interview. Please be aware that the invitation may appear in your spam or junk folder.
