Failure Analysis Engineer

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.

What you will doAs a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will perform detailed investigations on MOSFET devices at wafer and package level, applying a wide range of analytical techniques to identify failure mechanisms and support root‑cause understanding. You will act as a technical communication bridge across Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Reliability, Applications and Customer Engineering teams, ensuring findings are clearly explained to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

You will translate complex analytical results into structured, scientifically defensible reports, contribute to 8D and RCA activities, and support continuous improvement across design, process and application guidance. You will also help develop lab capability, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture.

Key responsibilities

Quality & stakeholder communication
- You will communicate analytical techniques, failure mechanisms and conclusions clearly and confidently, supporting customer quality discussions, technical reviews, 8D activities and management updates across Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Reliability, Applications and Customer Engineering teams.

Failure analysis & technical investigation
- You will perform comprehensive analysis on MOSFET devices using electrical characterisation, optical microscopy, X‑ray, LIT, SAM, SEM, EDX and FIB cross‑sectioning. You will identify failure mechanisms such as EOS/ESD, process or material defects and application‑driven stress, correlating results with process data, design information and reliability lifetests.

Scientific & technical communication
- You will translate complex analytical findings into clear, structured and scientifically defensible reports, supported by high‑quality visuals including images, graphs and schematics. You will present results in cross‑functional forums using a respectful, collaborative communication style.

Continuous improvement & knowledge sharing
- You will identify systemic quality risks and contribute to preventive actions across design, process and application guidance. You will support laboratory scope management, equipment upkeep and capability development, mentor junior team members and contribute to best‑practice sharing and an inclusive team culture.

What you will need 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…