Failure Analysis Engineer

Requirements

• Essential requirements:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Microelectronics or related field
• Curiosity, structured problem‑solving mindset and strong attention to detail
• Confidence working in cross‑functional, multicultural environments
• Experience or strong academic exposure to:
• Semiconductor devices (Power MOSFETs preferred)
• Failure analysis, reliability or product engineering
• Device physics, semiconductor manufacturing processes and reliability mechanisms
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently
• Beneficial skills:
• Hands‑on FA experience with power semiconductor devices
• Familiarity with reliability stress standards and application‑driven failure modes
• Interview process
• Stage 1: Recruiter Review
• Stage 2: Technical Interview (FA methods, device physics, case studies)
• Stage 3: Competency Interview
• Your benefits will include
• Remuneration & Reward - Excellent starting salary, Annual Incentive Plan of up to 6%, contributory pension scheme up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, and 12× salary life assurance policy.
• Health & Wellbeing - 33 days annual leave, hybrid and flexible working , flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on‑site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment discounts, a variety of sports and social clubs.
• Professional Development - Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business via both management and technical pathways.
• Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability - A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up to four times per year.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disabi

Benefits

Additional Information

At Nexperia Manchester, we are strengthening our MOSFET R&D Quality Labs to support the development and manufacture of advanced Power MOSFET technologies. As a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will play a critical role at the interface of manufacturing, product engineering, customer quality and R&D, ensuring robust products, clear technical communication and science‑based decision making. Your curiosity, analytical mindset and commitment to high‑quality engineering will help shape the reliability and performance of high‑volume semiconductor products used worldwide.

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