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 do As 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:
Bachelors or Masters 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 Excellent starting salary Bonus scheme of up to 6% Excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9% Recognition rewards scheme EV salary sacrifices scheme Income protection 12 salary life assurance 33 days of annual leave Flexible benefits scheme Enhanced parental leave On-site medical centre Enhanced sick pay Subsidised canteen Employee assistance programme Retail and entertainment reductions 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 Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a…